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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.19-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Long-Term Care Resident and Employee Immunization Act”.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.19-2. Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter have the meanings given to them in this section unless the content clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Department” means the department of health; (2) “Employee” means an individual employed, whether directly, by the contrac…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.19-3. Long-term care resident and employee immunization
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Except as provided in § 23-17.19-6, every facility in this state shall request that residents and employees be immunized for influenza virus and pneumococcal disease in accordance with this chapter.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.19-4. Resident immunization
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(a) Notice to resident. Upon admission, the facility shall notify the resident and legal guardian of the immunization requirements of this chapter and request that the resident agree to be immunized against influenza virus and pneumococcal disease. (b) Records and immunizations. …