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Designated Agencies

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	==Designated Agencies ==		==Designated Agencies ==

	[https://bccrns.ca/adult-abuse/designated-agencies Designated agencies] in BC ~~are responsible for responding to~~ reports of abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults who ~~have no one~~ to ~~act on their behalf~~. Designated agencies include the five regional health authorities and Community Living BC (for adults receiving their services).([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|1]]) For their contact information, see Appendix A.		[https://bccrns.ca/adult-abuse/designated-agencies Designated agencies] in BC receive reports of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults who cannot seek support and assistance due to incapacity or a physical limitation. The designated Agencies are responsible for investigating reports and may provide support and assistance. Designated agencies include the five regional health authorities and Community Living BC (for adults receiving their services).([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|1]]) For their contact information, see Appendix A.

	When there are concerns about abuse or neglect in long-term care or assisted living, these are considered complaints about paid caregivers, and they should be made to the appropriate licensing authority within the relevant health authority rather than a designated agency (see Appendix A).		When there are concerns about abuse or neglect in long-term care or assisted living, these are considered complaints about paid caregivers, and they should be made to the appropriate licensing authority within the relevant health authority rather than a designated agency (see Appendix A).
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	* seek an entry warrant from a Judicial Justice of the Peace or a Provincial Court judge for the purpose of interviewing the adult, if the process to obtain an access order will cause a delay that could result in further harm to the adult. This does not allow health care providers to examine the adult.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])		* seek an entry warrant from a Judicial Justice of the Peace or a Provincial Court judge for the purpose of interviewing the adult, if the process to obtain an access order will cause a delay that could result in further harm to the adult. This does not allow health care providers to examine the adult.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])

	There are some misconceptions about what designated ~~agencies can do~~. ~~They do~~ not:		There are some misconceptions about what reporting abuse and neglect to a designated agency will result in. The team does not:

	* perform wellness checks (checking on an adult without a report of abuse or neglect);		* perform wellness checks (checking on an adult without a report of abuse or neglect) - this is done by the police;
	* respond to emergencies;		* respond to emergencies - a person must call 911 in an emergency;
	* provide support to adults who can reach out for supports on their own; or		* provide support to adults who can reach out for supports on their own - a supporter or adult can call SAIL to get a list of community resources; or
	* investigate reports of abuse by staff that can typically be resolved by the Patient Care Quality Office or licensing or the assisted living registry.		* investigate reports of abuse by staff that can typically be resolved by the Patient Care Quality Office or licensing or the assisted living registry - call the applicable agency to make a report.

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	==References==		==References==
	# ~~''Designated~~ Agencies Regulation,'' BC Reg 19/2002, online: <canlii.ca/t/850b>; ~~''Adult~~ Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 44, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# “Designated Agencies Regulation,” BC Reg 19/2002, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/850b>; “Adult Guardianship Act,” RSBC 1996, c 6, s 44, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
	# ~~''Adult~~ Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, ss 48-49, 51, & 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.		# “Adult Guardianship Act,” RSBC 1996, c 6, ss 48-49, 51, & 59, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/84gj>


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	==Designated Agencies ==		==Designated Agencies ==

	[https://bccrns.ca/adult-abuse/designated-agencies Designated agencies] in BC are responsible for responding to reports of abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults who have no one to act on their behalf. Designated agencies include the five regional health authorities and Community Living BC (for adults receiving their services).~~<ref>''Designated Agencies Regulation,'' BC Reg 19/2002, online: <canlii.ca/t/850b>; ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 44, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.~~		[https://bccrns.ca/adult-abuse/designated-agencies Designated agencies] in BC are responsible for responding to reports of abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults who have no one to act on their behalf. Designated agencies include the five regional health authorities and Community Living BC (for adults receiving their services).([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|1]]) For their contact information, see Appendix A.
	~~</ref>~~ For their contact information, see Appendix A.

	When there are concerns about abuse or neglect in long-term care or assisted living, these are considered complaints about paid caregivers, and they should be made to the appropriate licensing authority within the relevant health authority rather than a designated agency (see Appendix A).		When there are concerns about abuse or neglect in long-term care or assisted living, these are considered complaints about paid caregivers, and they should be made to the appropriate licensing authority within the relevant health authority rather than a designated agency (see Appendix A).
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	* report to the PGT or other agencies;		* report to the PGT or other agencies;
	* apply for an access order from Provincial Court, Family Division in non-emergency situations to enter the premises and interview the adult, or have health care providers examine the adult and determine if they need care; and		* apply for an access order from Provincial Court, Family Division in non-emergency situations to enter the premises and interview the adult, or have health care providers examine the adult and determine if they need care; and
	* seek an entry warrant from a Judicial Justice of the Peace or a Provincial Court judge for the purpose of interviewing the adult, if the process to obtain an access order will cause a delay that could result in further harm to the adult. This does not allow health care providers to examine the adult.~~<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, ss 48-49, 51, & 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.</ref>~~		* seek an entry warrant from a Judicial Justice of the Peace or a Provincial Court judge for the purpose of interviewing the adult, if the process to obtain an access order will cause a delay that could result in further harm to the adult. This does not allow health care providers to examine the adult.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])

	There are some misconceptions about what designated agencies can do. They do not:		There are some misconceptions about what designated agencies can do. They do not:
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	* provide support to adults who can reach out for supports on their own; or		* provide support to adults who can reach out for supports on their own; or
	* investigate reports of abuse by staff that can typically be resolved by the Patient Care Quality Office or licensing or the assisted living registry.		* investigate reports of abuse by staff that can typically be resolved by the Patient Care Quality Office or licensing or the assisted living registry.

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			# ''Designated Agencies Regulation,'' BC Reg 19/2002, online: <canlii.ca/t/850b>; ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 44, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
			# ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, ss 48-49, 51, & 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.


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==Designated Agencies ==

[https://bccrns.ca/adult-abuse/designated-agencies Designated agencies] in BC are responsible for responding to reports of abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults who have no one to act on their behalf. Designated agencies include the five regional health authorities and Community Living BC (for adults receiving their services).<ref>''Designated Agencies Regulation,'' BC Reg 19/2002, online: <canlii.ca/t/850b>; ''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, s 44, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.
</ref> For their contact information, see Appendix A.

When there are concerns about abuse or neglect in long-term care or assisted living, these are considered complaints about paid caregivers, and they should be made to the appropriate licensing authority within the relevant health authority rather than a designated agency (see Appendix A).

When there are concerns about a vulnerable adult being abused or neglected by someone other than a paid caregiver, or self-neglecting, a designated agency may be able to help.

A designated agency has the authority to investigate and take necessary legal actions. Wherever possible, the designated agency responder must talk directly to the adult, involve the adult in deciding what to do, and provide the adult with the support they want and need. The designated authority may:

* interview relatives;
* contact the adult’s doctor and health team;
* contact the person managing the adult’s affairs (attorney, representative, joint bank account holder);
* report criminal offences to the police;
* report to the PGT or other agencies;
* apply for an access order from Provincial Court, Family Division in non-emergency situations to enter the premises and interview the adult, or have health care providers examine the adult and determine if they need care; and
* seek an entry warrant from a Judicial Justice of the Peace or a Provincial Court judge for the purpose of interviewing the adult, if the process to obtain an access order will cause a delay that could result in further harm to the adult. This does not allow health care providers to examine the adult.<ref>''Adult Guardianship Act,'' RSBC 1996, c 6, ss 48-49, 51, & 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/84gj>.</ref>

There are some misconceptions about what designated agencies can do. They do not:

* perform wellness checks (checking on an adult without a report of abuse or neglect);
* respond to emergencies;
* provide support to adults who can reach out for supports on their own; or
* investigate reports of abuse by staff that can typically be resolved by the Patient Care Quality Office or licensing or the assisted living registry.

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