Hong Kong Regulations

RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES (ELDERLY PERSONS) REGULATION - SECT 16

Maintenance of records by home manager

A home manager shall maintain a record of-

   (a)  the name, address and particulars of identity of every resident;

   (b)  the name, address and particulars of identity of at least 1 relative
        or 1 contact person of every resident;

   (c)  where or how any such relative or contact person may be contacted in
        an emergency;

   (d)  the date of admission and discharge of every resident;

   (e)  any accident or illness suffered by a resident and of any remedial
        action taken in that behalf;

   (f)  any death of a resident;

   (g)  any action taken, including the use of force or mechanical restraint,
        to prevent or restrain a resident from injuring himself or others, or
        damaging property, or creating a disturbance;

   (h)  possessions or property stored or held on behalf of every resident;

   (i)  any complaint made by a resident or any other person relating to the
        management or operation of the residential care home and any remedial
        action taken in that behalf. (Enacted 1995)