216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-05-4.20

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 216-RICR-10-05-4.20 - Hearings Conducted as Part of License Renewal for Hospitals

A. In accordance with its inspection and investigatory responsibility and authority under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-17 (Licensing of Health Care Facilities), the Department may conduct, or cause to be conducted, a public hearing as part of the hospital licensure renewal process. Such public hearing shall occur prior to the licensure renewal date and shall be conducted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-46 (Open Meetings), except that a minimum of thirty (30) days advance notice shall be provided.

B. In addition to information required pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-46, the public notice for such hearings shall specify that the Department is soliciting input from the public regarding the compliance of licensed hospitals with the following:

1. License conditions;

2. Hospital Conversion Act;

3. Certificate of Need conditions;

4. Financial disclosure;

5. Community benefit derived from operation of the hospital;

6. Community health assessment;

7. Federal CLAS standards; and

8. Other specific information the Director deems relevant to the renewal of a hospital's license.

C. The public notice for such hearings shall also identify the contact person in the Department to whom comments may be submitted, in electronic format, prior to the hearing.

D. If a hearing involves more than one (1) hospital, testimony will be heard in alphabetical order of the hospitals involved in the hearing.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-10-05-4.20

Amended effective 1/9/2022