Section 212-RICR-10-00-1.15 - VariancesA. An Organization may apply for a variance.B. A variance, at the discretion of the Department, may be granted if it is determined that the variance does not adversely impact the health, safety or welfare of individuals receiving services.C. The Organization shall also demonstrate how meeting the regulation as written will cause undo harm.D. The request for variance should be sent to the Department's Office of Licensure and Standards in writing with an explanation of the Organization's intent to meet the spirit of the regulation being varied and/or its intent over time to meet the stated regulation as written.E. The regulation may not be varied by the Organization until the Organization has received written approval from the Department.F. No provision or procedure prescribed by state or federal statute shall be waived.212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-10-00-1.15
Adopted effective 1/7/2019