Program requirements — Adoption of rules and regulations

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.17-4., under Chapter 23-17.17 Health Care Quality Program.

R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.17-4.

(a) The quality performance measurement and reporting program established under this chapter shall, at a minimum, incorporate the following:

(1) A standardized data set of clinical performance measures, risk-adjusted for patient variables, that shall be collected and reported periodically to the department, and

(2) Comparable, statistically valid patient satisfaction measures that shall be conducted periodically by facilities and/or health care providers and reported to the department.

(b) In accordance with the provisions of § 42-35-3, the director is authorized to adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations designed to implement the provisions of this chapter including the details and format for the periodic reporting requirements.