R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.9-14: Adoption of regulations.

The director is authorized to adopt regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 and the amendments and the federal regulations adopted under it. All registered nursing assistants and health care facilities subject to the provisions of this chapter must comply with the provisions of this chapter and with all the regulations adopted under this chapter, in order to obtain and/or maintain licensure/registration as a health care facility or nursing assistant.