General Approach
The Department of Public Health, Facility Licensing and Investigations Section, licenses assisted living services agencies that provide assistance to residents of managed residential communities, state-funded congregate housing facilities, and apartments subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Assisted living services agencies are required to be licensed, but managed residential communities are not; […]
Sec. 19-13-D8t
(a) Definitions. As used in this subsection: (1) “Attending physician” means the physician attending the patient at the time of treatment; (2) “By-Laws” means a set of rules adopted by the facility for governing its operation; (3) “Certified Nurse’s Aide” means a nurse’s aide issued a certificate – from January 1, 1982 through January 31, […]
Sec. 19-13-D6.
Homes for the aged and rest homes (a) Definitions. as used in this section. (1) “Administration of medication” means the direct application of a medication by inhalation, ingestion or any other means to the body of a person; (2) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means an individual licensed pursuant to subsection (b) of section 20-94a of […]
Sec. 19-13-D5.
Long-term hospitals: Chronic disease hospital (a) Physical plant. (1) The hospital buildings shall be of sound construction and shall provide adequate space and equipment for patient accommodations and for service and other areas, in accordance with the requirements of the state department of health. Properly equipped diagnostic and therapeutic facilities shall be provided. (2) The […]