180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-3.15

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 180-RICR-10-00-3.15 - Discipline

A. Offenses which could lead to disciplinary action or discharge:

1. Violating the Smoking Policy

2. Stealing

3. Fighting and/or threating of violence towards others

4. Abusing alcohol or using illegal substances on the grounds

5. Returning to the Home under the influence of liquor which exceeds the legal limit

6. Failing to comply with the alcohol policy

7. Refusing to keep clean (person and clothing)

8. Throwing refuse about the premises

9. Expectorating (spitting) on floors and other forbidden areas

10. A.W.O.L. - Absence Without Leave.

11. Acting in an abusive manner towards staff and other residents.

12. Tampering with building equipment

13. Defacing property (marking walls or furnishings)

14. Using profanity or vulgarity in an abusive manner when interacting with staff or other residents

15. Violating the automobile policy

16. Failing to comply with monetary regulations

17. Violating any federal, state or local ordinance

18. Violating other RIVH Rules & Regulations Policies

B. Common Disciplinary Action

1. Any resident in violation of disciplinary offenses will be subject to disciplinary action as follows:

a. A first offense will result in a 14-day restriction.

b. A second offense will result in a 30-day restriction.

c. A third offense will result in a 60-day restriction.

d. A fourth offense will result in a warning of possible discharge.

e. A fifth offense, a disciplinary discharge or indefinite restriction will be carried out with notification to the next-of-kin.

f. Refusal to accept or comply with a disciplinary action may result in a disciplinary discharge.

g. Disciplinary Discharge may supersede all of the above disciplinary actions, depending upon offenses, following all State regulations referencing such actions.

2. Residents receiving disciplinary action will be notified of the procedure for appealing any discipline imposed.

C. Appeal

1. A resident may appeal a disciplinary decision but must do so in writing within five (5) working days of the issuance of the disciplinary action. Appeals submitted more than five (5) calendar days after the disciplinary decision is imposed will be presumed to be untimely except for good cause shown in the sound discretion of the Administrator.

2. The Administrator will act on the appeal expeditiously, but no later than five (5) calendar days following the filing of the appeal. The Administrator may conduct an independent inquiry into the matter and will notify the resident of the outcome of the appeal.

3. The Administrator's decision on the appeal is final.

180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-3.15

Adopted effective 1/20/2019