R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-158-5: Training and policies.

Each covered facility shall:

(1) Develop policies and procedures that establish monitoring, documentation, reporting, and internal review of the use of restraint in accordance with this chapter.

(2) Require training of all service providers in the reduction/elimination of restraint and seclusion. The training shall be approved by the director of the state agency that has supervisory control over the covered facility. The training shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) Leadership towards organization change;

(ii) Use of data to inform practice;

(iii) Workforce development;

(iv) Use of prevention tools, including positive behavior interventions and de-escalation;

(v) Inclusion of individuals, families, and advocates; and

(vi) Debriefing techniques and outcomes.

(3) Make the policies and procedures required under subsection (1) available to the director of the state agency that has jurisdiction or supervisory control over the covered facility.