Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17-14.3. Review criteria

(1) The character, commitment, competence, and standing in the community of the proposed owners, operators, or directors of the health care facility;

(2) In cases of initial licensure or of proposed change in owner, operator, or lessee, the extent to which the facility will provide or will continue to provide, without material effect on its viability at the time of initial licensure or of change of owner, operator, or lessee, safe and adequate treatment for individuals receiving the health care facility's services;

(3) The extent to which the facility will provide or will continue to provide safe and adequate treatment for individuals receiving the health care facility's services;  and

(4) The extent to which the facility will provide or will continue to provide appropriate access with respect to traditionally underserved populations and in consideration of the proposed continuation or termination of health care services by the health care facility.