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R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37.6-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Pain Assessment Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37.6-2. Findings
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The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Pain affects quality of life, job performance, and security; (2) Nearly thirty percent (30%) of nursing home residents with daily pain were receiving no pain medication of any form; (3) Pain untreated or under-treated adversely im…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37.6-3. Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Assessment of pain” means the act of assessing an unpleasant sensation occurring in varying degrees of severity as a consequence of injury, disease, or emotional disorder. (2) “Director” means the dire…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-37.6-4. Pain assessment
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(a) Healthcare facilities and healthcare providers shall conduct an assessment of pain experienced by a patient on a regular basis. (b) The assessment of pain shall be noted in the patient’s chart in a manner consistent with vital signs.
