Section 212-RICR-10-00-1.1 - ApplicabilityA. These regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred under R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-17.8-9, 40.1-1-13, 40.1-2-2, 40.1-5-3, 40.1-5.4-11, 40.1-8.5-7, 40.1-21-12, 40.1-22-4, 40.1-24-9, 40.1-24.5-2, 40.1-26-11, and 40.1-27-3; as well as R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35, and are established for the purpose of adopting prevailing standards for the licensure and operation of facilities and programs providing rehabilitation, support, and guidance for individuals with developmental disabilities or cognitive disabilities.B. It the expectation of the Department that each individual's array of supports and services be customized to meet the individual needs and desires in the least restrictive environment.C. These Rules and Regulations apply to any licensed organization under Subchapter 05 Part 1 of this Chapter (Rules and Regulations for Developmental Disability Organizations), and Subchapter 10 Part 1 of this Chapter (Rules and Regulations for Behavioral Healthcare Organizations).D. These Rules and Regulations do not apply to the following:1. Health care facilities licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-17;2. Assisted living residences licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-17.4;3. Facilities and programs licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-72.1;4. Facilities, programs, or organizations already licensed or certified by any other appropriate state agency, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws.212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-10-00-1.1
Adopted effective 1/7/2019