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Any employee of any facility who shall deny to or withhold from any patient any right granted him or her by this chapter shall, independently of the above criminal sanctions, be subject to such disciplinary action as the officer in charge shall see fit to impose, after notice, a hearing, and finding of a violation of the right.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 40.1. Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals § 40.1-5-40. Disciplinary action against employees of facilities - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-401-behavioral-healthcare-developmental-disabilities-and-hospitals/ri-gen-laws-sect-40-1-5-40/
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