R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.4-17: Facilities to which provisions inapplicable.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to facilities licensed by or under the jurisdiction of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, department of children, youth, and families, or institutions operated, or listed and certified by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, or health care facilities licensed by the department of health pursuant to chapter 17 of this title.