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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING MARCH 2, 2023, TO BE "NATIONAL HOSPITALIST DAY" IN THE
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By: Senator Thomas J. Paolino
Date Introduced: March 21, 2023
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
WHEREAS, Physician Hospitalists are guardians of patient safety in health care in 1
hospitals throughout the country and in Rhode Island, and were on the front lines of the Covid-19 2
pandemic; and 3
WHEREAS, Their many years of education and training prepare Physician Hospitalists to 4
navigate these life-and-death moments, transitioning from the emergency room to any department 5
in the hospital; and 6
WHEREAS, Physician Hospitalists play a critical role in keeping patients safe in this 7
state and our local communities, whether they are caring for COVID-19 patients, or managing a 8
patient’s care in the hospital; and 9
WHEREAS, Physician Hospitalists are recognized leaders who are committed to high 10
quality and safe patient care, educating patients on health and wellness and reducing risks of 11
complications before, during and after their visit to the hospital; now, therefore be it 12
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims March 2
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of 2023, to be “National Hospitalist Day” in Rhode Island and urges all Rhode Island citizens to 14
join them in recognizing the many Physician Hospitalists who have served as critical care 15
specialists and developed the techniques and protocols that greatly improve the safety and well-16
being of patients each and every day; and be it further 17
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 18
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Lifespan Physician Group Hospitalist 19
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