Regulation 4 Patient’s guideI1
Northern Ireland
The registered person shall produce a written guide to the nursing home which shall include –
a summary of the statement of purpose including the philosophy of care;
the terms and conditions in respect of accommodation to be provided for patients, including as to the amount and method of payment of fees;
a standard form of contract for the provision of services and facilities by the registered provider to patients;
a summary of the complaints procedure established under regulation 24;
the address and telephone number of the Regulation and Improvement Authority.
The registered person shall also provide, on request, access to a copy of the most recent inspection report and information on how to access earlier inspection reports.
The registered person shall supply a copy of the patient’s guide to the Regulation and Improvement Authority and each patient or their representative.
Where a HSS Trust has made arrangements for the provision of accommodation and nursing to the patient at the nursing home, the registered person shall supply to the patient a copy of the agreement specifying the arrangements made.
Annotations
Commencement
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Reg. 4 in operation at 1.4.2005, see reg. 1