Section 180-RICR-10-00-3.17 - Leave of AbsencesA. A resident may be eligible for a day leave, overnight or extended leave. Failure of resident to return punctually from an authorized leave is subject to disciplinary action.B. A resident shall be entitled an extended leave of absence of no more than 72 continuous hours per week, or no more than two (2) day leave passes per week. Any deviation from this policy shall be determined by the Administrator and Treatment Team.C. Leave of absences are issued by all nursing units and approved by the attending physician. 1. Residents requiring medication while on leave will be provided medications at their respective nursing station only upon issuance of a leave.2. Resident, next-of-kin, or guardian will be required to sign a medication release form when receiving medication before leaving on leave of absence.3. Resident, upon return to the Home from leave, must report immediately to his or her respective nursing station and turn in all unused medication and again sign the medication release form.4. Resident who returns to the Home, prior to the expiration of his leave, will report to the charge nurse, turn all unused medication, and any remaining time due on the leave will be cancelled.D. Requests from resident on authorized leave for extension of the leave or to return late, leave must be made directly to the charge nurse. The treatment team will approve the requests.180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-3.17
Adopted effective 1/20/2019