# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-4: Definitions

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-45_S5-45-4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-45-4
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **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 5-45-4

## Text

For the purpose of this chapter, and as used in it:

(1) €œBoard€ means the board of examiners for nursing home administrators established by this chapter.

(2) €œDepartment€ means the department of health.

(3) €œDesignee€ means any subordinate official of the department authorized by the director to carry out any of the powers and responsibilities granted to him or her by this chapter.

(4) €œDirector€ means the director of the department of health.

(5) €œNursing home€ means any facility providing nursing care to any in-patient that is required to be licensed under any law or regulation of the state and is further defined as a skilled nursing home by the licensing authority of the state.

(6) €œNursing home administrator€ means the individual responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the operation of the nursing home, whether or not those functions are shared by one or more other persons.

## 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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