R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-38-21: Rules and regulations — Utilization of facilities.

(a) The rules and regulations, including manner of admission to the center for treatment, and prices to be charged for treatments, shall be promulgated by the administrator appointed under § 28-38-20 and upon review and approval by the director.

(b) Any state employee, receiving workers’ compensation benefits pursuant to § 28-31-1 et seq., shall be eligible to utilize the treatment facilities at the center. This entitlement shall be effective regardless of the date of injury of the employee.

(c) The treatment rendered at the center shall be considered “medical treatment” within the meaning of §§ 28-33-5 — 28-33-11.