Regulation 17 Records

(1)

The registered person shall—

(a)

maintain in respect of each service user a record which includes the information, documents and other records specified in Schedule 3 relating to the service user;

(b)

ensure that the record referred to in sub-paragraph (a) is kept securely in the care home.

(2)

The registered person shall maintain in the care home the records specified in Schedule 4.

(3)

The registered person shall ensure that the records referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2)—

(a)

are kept up to date; and

(b)

are at all times available for inspection in the care home by any person authorised by the Commission to enter and inspect the care home.

(4)

The records referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be retained for not less than three years from the date of the last entry.