Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17.2-3. Duties of the director

The department of health shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and the director of the department shall design and issue a log or journal to be maintained by and in each nursing or personal care home which shall provide for the information required by this chapter. The director, or the director's agent or designee not regularly engaged in nursing or personal care home visitation shall examine, inspect, and certify the contents of the log or journal biannually. A separate section of the log or journal shall contain the full name, both signed and printed, of the director, the director's agent or designee and the date and time the log or journal was certified.