# R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-3: Purpose of provisions

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-3

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-3
- **Heading:** Purpose of provisions
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23-17 / Section 23-17-3

## Text

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of standards:

(1) For the care and treatment of individuals in health care facilities;

(2) For the maintenance and operation of health care facilities which in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote appropriate access and safe and adequate treatment for individuals receiving health care facility services; and

(3) For the encouragement of quality improvement in all aspects of the operations of health care facilities.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-1 § 23-17-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-2 § 23-17-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-3 § 23-17-3. Purpose of provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-4 § 23-17-4. License required for healthcare facility operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-4.1 § 23-17-4.1. Rules and regulations for school-based health centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5 § 23-17-5. Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5.1 § 23-17-5.1. Additional information required of nursing facility applicants for initial licensure or change of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-5.2 § 23-17-5.2. Additional information required for license renewal of all nursing facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-6 § 23-17-6. Issuance of license €” Posting €” Transfer €” Conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-7 § 23-17-7. Expiration and renewal of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-8 § 23-17-8. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-8.1 § 23-17-8.1. Curtailment of activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-8.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-9 § 23-17-9. Judicial review of license action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17-10 § 23-17-10. Regulations, inspections, and investigations €” Certain hospitals required to provide on-premises coverage by physician €” Uniform reports €” Data systems.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T23_C23-17_S23-17-10.md)

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