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National Gazette No. 40847, 19 May 2017, Vol 623, Page 73

20170519 - National Gazette No 40847 of 19-May-2017, Volume 623, page 73

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Gazette	National Gazettes, No 40847, from 19 May, 2017
Department	Health
Notice	Page No. 26 of 29, Notice No. 441, Mental Health Care Act (17/2002) » Guidelines for the licensing of residential and day care facilities for people with mental and/or intellectual disabilities

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28.5  The facility should provide proper administration, control and storage of psychotropic

drugs as provided for in the legislation.

28.6  Plans for care and follow-up of mental health care users must be made with health

facilities.

28.7   Clear plans to prevent homicide and suicide through assessment, risk management
                       and interventions.

28.8   The facility must have clear guidelines which must included, but is not limited to:
                     (a)  assessment and admission procedures.

(b)  informed consent and access to information.
                     (c)     confidentiality.

(d)   complaints management.
                     (e)    management of emergencies.

(f)    management of adverse incidents.

28.9  The facility must keep and store health records of mental health care users according
                    to applicable legislation.

28.10 The facility must have a policy or clear guidelines on management of death in the

facility. The management must ensure that all staff members are acquainted with
                    the policy or guidelines and its implementation.

Medication

29.1  Mental health care users who are on psychotropic drugs and other medications for
                    co-morbid conditions should be monitored for side-effects.

29.2  Only appropriately  trained and licensed staff members  are  allowed to administer

medication.

29.3  All medicines are stored according to package instructions in a lockable cupboard

and keys are kept by a responsible person.

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