Rhode Island S3192 removes intent requirement for "abuse" in healthcare facilities and alters definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" for elderly.

Rhode Island S3192 modifies the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and elderly affairs. The bill removes the intent requirement for "abuse" in healthcare facilities and deletes the element of willful conduct from the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" concerning elderly affairs. This change aims to broaden the scope of what constitutes abuse and neglect, focusing on the actions and their potential harm rather than the intent behind them. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S3192 removes intent requirement for "abuse" in healthcare facilities and alters definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" for elderly.

Rhode Island S3192 modifies the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" within the chapter on "abuse in healthcare facilities" and elderly affairs. The bill removes the intent requirement for "abuse" in healthcare facilities and deletes the element of willful conduct from the definitions of "abuse" and "neglect" concerning elderly affairs. This change aims to broaden the scope of what constitutes abuse and neglect, focusing on the actions and their potential harm rather than the intent behind them. The bill takes effect upon passage.