Voice of Rhode Island's Lodging, Restaurant, and Tourism Industry.

RIHA has worked closely with RIDOH to enable businesses to access free, rapid tests to screen employees at work for COVID-19. We have conducted a test pilot with one of our members to streamline the process. Based on our recommendations, RIDOH made significant changes to the MOU to protect the business from liability.

The business is required to pay a onetime $180 fee, but all of the tests will be free.

Complete Onboarding paperwork

• MOU: outlines the expectations and liability assumed by the business who is conducting this on-site testing. Sign and submit your MOU to William.Adler.CTR@ohhs.ri.gov.

Download the MOU

• CLIA Waiver: The FDA requires that anyone running these BinaxNOW tests on site be considered a temporary lab - this waiver establishes that permission. Submit your CLIA Waiver Application to [new email address]. RIDOH will review the application and provide instructions for for you to submit the application and a one-time $180 fee to FDA. You’ll receive a registration number from the FDA.

Download the CLIA Waiver   Download the CLIA Guide   CLIA Example

MOU and CLIA Waiver must be sent to William.adler.ctr@ohhs.ri.gov. RIHA cannot accept or review any MOUs or CLIA waivers.

Disclaimer: Before joining the testing program, please read the program documents carefully and review with an attorney.