# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-12: Disciplinary proceedings €” Grounds for discipline

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-12

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-12
- **Heading:** Disciplinary proceedings €” Grounds for discipline
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-45 / Section 5-45-12

## Text

(a) The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under this chapter, or may reprimand, censure, or discipline a licensee or may require participation in continuing education or professional mentoring or may place an administrator on probation in accordance with the provisions of this section, upon decision and after a hearing as provided by chapter 35 of title 42, upon proof that the licensee engaged in unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct includes, but is not limited to, any of the following:

(1) Being unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes;

(2) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules enacted in accordance with it; or acting in a manner inconsistent with the health and safety of the patients of the nursing facility in which he or she is the administrator;

(3) Engaging in fraud or deceit in the practice of nursing home administration, or in his or her admission to this practice;

(4) Being convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or without this state, of a felony; or

(5) Failing to conform to minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of nursing home administration.

(b) If a nursing home administrator is placed on probation, the department may require the licensee to:

(1) Report regularly to the department on matters that are the basis of the probation;

(2) Limit practice to the areas prescribed by the department; or

(3) Complete a prescribed program of continuing professional education until the licensee attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-1 § 5-45-1. Board of examiners €” Creation €” Composition €” Appointment, terms, oath, and removal of members €” Meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-2 § 5-45-2. Functions of the department of health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-3 § 5-45-3. Board of examiners €” Functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-4 § 5-45-4. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-5 § 5-45-5. Administrator€™s license required to operate nursing home.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-6 § 5-45-6. Licensing function of department of health €” Term of licenses €” Appeal of license denials, suspensions, or revocations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-7 § 5-45-7. Qualification for licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-8 § 5-45-8. Licensure in other jurisdictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-9 § 5-45-9. Courses of instruction and training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-10 § 5-45-10. Renewal of licenses €” Continuing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-11 § 5-45-11. Penalty for violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-12 § 5-45-12. Disciplinary proceedings €” Grounds for discipline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-13 § 5-45-13. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-14 § 5-45-14. Receipts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-14.md)

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