216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-10-6.9 - Complaints and Enforcement

A. Complaints and Routine Correspondence.

1. Complaints. Any person who desires to register a complaint citing a violation of the Act or this Part shall submit a written and signed letter of complaint to the Director. All complaints shall be directed to:

Rhode Island Department of Health

3 Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908-5097

Phone: (401) 222-5200

2. Routine Correspondence. Routine correspondence, including all required notifications and reports, shall also be directed to the address specified above.

B. Penalties.

1. Civil Monetary Penalty. Subject to §6.5.3(C)(3) of this Part, a person who discloses identifiable patient safety work product and/or document log in a knowing or reckless violation of §6.5.2 of this Part shall be subject to a civil monetary penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each act constituting such violation.

2. Relation to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Penalties shall not be imposed both under this Part and under the regulations issued pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1320d-5 for a single act or omission.

Notes

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-10-6.9