C.C.S.M. c. P144
The Protection for Persons in Care Act
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| DEFINITIONS
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| Definitions
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| DUTY TO PROTECT PATIENTS FROM ABUSE
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| Duty of health facility to protect patients from abuse
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| REPORTING ABUSE
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| (1)
| Duty to report abuse
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| If information confidential
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| Patient may report abuse
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| INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF ABUSE
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| Minister to inquire into report of abuse
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| Minister to refer matter to investigator
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| Notice to the patient
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| (4)
| Minister may designate or appoint investigators
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| (2)
| Information and records
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| Assistance to investigator
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| (4)
| Warrant
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| (5)
| Solicitor-client privilege
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| INVESTIGATOR'S REPORT
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| Report to minister
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| Patient involvement
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| DIRECTIONS TO A HEALTH FACILITY
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| Minister may give directions to health facility
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| Notice to patient
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| (3)
| Operator must comply with directions
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| REFERRAL TO A PROFESSIONAL BODY
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| (1)
| Referral to professional body
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| (2)
| Requirement to investigate
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| (3)
| When investigation not required
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| PROTECTION FOR PERSONS WHO REPORT
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| Protection from liability
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| Adverse employment action prohibited
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| (2)
| Interruption of service prohibited
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| Protection of identity
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| (2)
| Exceptions
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| (3)
| Court to take precautions against disclosing
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| OFFENCES
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| Offence and penalty
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| (2)
| Offence of making a false report
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| (3)
| Prosecution within two years
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| REGULATIONS
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| Regulations
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| GENERAL PROVISIONS
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| Minister may delegate
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| Protection from liability
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| Crown bound
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| C.C.S.M. reference
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| Coming into force
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