R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-158-2

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 42-158-2 - Fundamental purpose

This chapter is enacted to protect and promote the right of each person who is served by a covered facility to be free from the use of prone restraint. Research has shown that prone restraint is a hazardous and potentially lethal position.

Added by 2016 Pub. Laws, ch. 102,§ 1, eff. 6/17/2016.

Added by 2016 Pub. Laws, ch. 94,§ 1, eff. 6/17/2016.