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: March 31st, 2020
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: 33180 - RCR s.74(1)(b)(ii) - 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 (ii) the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner responsible for the health of the person in care.
Observation: No Physician or Nurse practitioner approval is in place for the restraints.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that for PIC’s who need on-going restraint have the agreement for the use of restraint signed by the medical practitioner or nurse practitioner responsible for the health of the person in care
Date to be Corrected: March 31, 2020
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