Rhode Island S2115 mandates hospitals to have a notary on staff 24/7 to notarize healthcare documents.

Rhode Island S2115 amends the Health Care Power of Attorney law to require all hospitals to maintain a notary public on staff 24/7. This notary must be available through the patient services department to notarize essential documents such as advance directives, powers of attorney, and wills. The notary can be requested to visit patients in their rooms, where valid identification is required, and documents must be signed in the notary's presence. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2115 mandates hospitals to have a notary on staff 24/7 to notarize healthcare documents.

Rhode Island S2115 amends the Health Care Power of Attorney law to require all hospitals to maintain a notary public on staff 24/7. This notary must be available through the patient services department to notarize essential documents such as advance directives, powers of attorney, and wills. The notary can be requested to visit patients in their rooms, where valid identification is required, and documents must be signed in the notary's presence. The act takes effect upon passage.