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S.M. 2000, c. 12
THE PROTECTION FOR PERSONS IN CARE ACT
Table of Contents
| DEFINITIONS | |
| 1 | Definitions |
| DUTY TO PROTECT PATIENTS FROM ABUSE | |
| 2 | Duty of health facility to protect patients from abuse |
| REPORTING ABUSE | |
| 3(1) | Duty to report abuse |
| (2) | If information confidential |
| 4 | Patient may report abuse |
| INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF ABUSE | |
| 5(1) | Minister to inquire into report of abuse |
| (2) | Minister may appoint investigator |
| (3) | Notice to the patient |
| 6(1) | |
| (2) | Information and records |
| (3) | Assistance to investigator |
| (4) | Warrant |
| (5) | Solicitor-client privilege |
| INVESTIGATOR'S REPORT | |
| 7(1) | Report to minister |
| (2) | Patient involvement |
| DIRECTIONS TO A HEALTH FACILITY | |
| 8(1) | Minister may give directions to health facility |
| (2) | Notice to patient |
| (3) | Operator must comply with directions |
| REFERRAL TO A PROFESSIONAL BODY | |
| 9(1) | Referral to professional body |
| (2) | Requirement to investigate |
| (3) | When investigation not required |
| PROTECTION FOR PERSONS WHO REPORT | |
| 10 | Protection from liability |
| 11(1) | Adverse employment action prohibited |
| (2) | Interruption of service prohibited |
| OFFENCES | |
| 12(1) | Offence and penalty |
| (2) | Offence of making a false report |
| (3) | Prosecution within two years |
| REGULATIONS | |
| 13 | Regulations |
| GENERAL PROVISIONS | |
| 14 | Minister may delegate |
| 15 | Protection from liability |
| 16 | Crown bound |
| 17 | C.C.S.M. reference |
| 18 | Coming into force |