POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 33170 - RCR s.74(1)(b)(i) - Subject to subsection (2), a licensee may restrain a person in care (b) if there is agreement to the use of a restraint given in writing by both (i) the person in care, the parent or representative of the person in care or the relative who is closest to and actively involved in the life of the person in care.
Observation: Restraints are used for preventative measures to ensure PIC’s safety. No PIC consents were on file.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that the agreement(s) for the use of restraint is signed by the PIC or the relative who is closest to and involved in the life of the person in care.
Date to be Corrected: February 14, 2020
RECORDS AND REPORTING: 39210 - RCR s.78(3)(a) - A licensee must have, and keep with each person in care's record, consent in writing from the person in care or a parent or representative of the person in care (a) to call a medical practitioner, nurse practitioner or ambulance in case of accident or illness.
Observation: Upon review of 1 out of 2 PIC files, it was noted that 1 PIC file does not have written consent to call medical/nurse practitioner or ambulance in case of an accident or illness.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure that written consent is in place for the PIC.
Date to be Corrected: February 14, 2020
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