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	* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.		* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.

	* The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]]) In recent years, the BC Coroner has investigated incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]]) In theory, a Coroner's investigation may result in a coroner's inquest, a death review panel, or a coroner's report to the institutions that were responsible for the care of the residents involved.		* In recent years, the BC Coroner has investigated incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]]) In theory, a Coroner's investigation may result in a coroner's inquest, a death review panel, or a coroner's report to the institutions that were responsible for the care of the residents involved. The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]])

	==Legislation Related to Funding==		==Legislation Related to Funding==

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	* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.		* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.

	The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]]) In recent years, the BC Coroner has investigated incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]]) In theory, a Coroner's investigation may result in a coroner's inquest, a death review panel, or a coroner's report to the institutions that were responsible for the care of the residents involved.		* The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]]) In recent years, the BC Coroner has investigated incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]]) In theory, a Coroner's investigation may result in a coroner's inquest, a death review panel, or a coroner's report to the institutions that were responsible for the care of the residents involved.

	==Legislation Related to Funding==		==Legislation Related to Funding==

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	* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.		* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.

	The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]]) In ~~the past two~~ years, the BC Coroner has investigated ~~three~~ incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]])		The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]]) In recent years, the BC Coroner has investigated incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]]) In theory, a Coroner's investigation may result in a coroner's inquest, a death review panel, or a coroner's report to the institutions that were responsible for the care of the residents involved.

	==Legislation Related to Funding==		==Legislation Related to Funding==

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References

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	#Coroner’s Act, s. 2(c).		#Coroner’s Act, s. 2(c).
	#Coroner’s Act, s. 2(d).		#Coroner’s Act, s. 2(d).
			# In 2013, the BC Coroner investigated two deaths of residents in Vernon and Kamloops caused by residents with dementia, plus one Kamloop's death in 2015, also by a resident with dementia
	#Canada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-6). Online: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-6/ (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Canada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-6). Online: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-6/ (Last accessed January 9, 2016).
	#Continuing Care Act [RSBC 1996] c.70. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96070_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Continuing Care Act [RSBC 1996] c.70. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96070_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).

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Miscellaneous

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	==Miscellaneous==		==Miscellaneous==

	;Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|46]]): This Act identifies who can authorize the picking up human remains from a care facility. There is current disagreement about who can give authorization and whether funeral instructions in an admission agreement are valid (the right to give instructions re: funeral does not vest until after death).		;Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|47]]): This Act identifies who can authorize the picking up human remains from a care facility. There is current disagreement about who can give authorization and whether funeral instructions in an admission agreement are valid (the right to give instructions re: funeral does not vest until after death).

	;Labour Relations Code ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|47]]): Governs the conduct of both parties in the event of a breakdown in labour negotiations. Also the Code calls for the development of an essential service plan for residents in the event of labour disruption.		;Labour Relations Code ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|48]]): Governs the conduct of both parties in the event of a breakdown in labour negotiations. Also the Code calls for the development of an essential service plan for residents in the event of labour disruption.

	==References==		==References==

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Professional Responsibility Laws

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	==Professional Responsibility Laws==		==Professional Responsibility Laws==

	*'''Health Professions Act:''' This act governs the regulation of a number of health professions. The Act also sets the expected response to certain harms perpetrated on people in care by health professionals. The Act requires identified “designated health professionals” to report certain harms to their registrar, including, (a) sexual misconduct (by someone in that profession) and (b) behaviour by someone in that profession that is dangerous to the public. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|45]]) Reporting sexual misconduct requires the client’s consent (or consent by his or her legal representative if the person is not capable). A list of Health Professions covered by this Act most relevant to this setting is listed in Appendix B.		*'''Health Professions Act:''' This act governs the regulation of a number of health professions. The Act also sets the expected response to certain harms perpetrated on people in care by health professionals. The Act requires identified “designated health professionals” to report certain harms to their registrar, including, (a) sexual misconduct (by someone in that profession) and (b) behaviour by someone in that profession that is dangerous to the public. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|46]]) Reporting sexual misconduct requires the client’s consent (or consent by his or her legal representative if the person is not capable). A list of Health Professions covered by this Act most relevant to this setting is listed in Appendix B.

	==Miscellaneous==		==Miscellaneous==

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	* '''Canada Health Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]]) - Hospitals and doctors are covered by the Canada Health Act; residential care facilities are not. The Canada Health Act establishes the criteria and conditions that the provinces and territories must meet to be eligible for available federal government health care funding.		* '''Canada Health Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|42]]) - Hospitals and doctors are covered by the Canada Health Act; residential care facilities are not. The Canada Health Act establishes the criteria and conditions that the provinces and territories must meet to be eligible for available federal government health care funding.

	* The extended care services provided in residential care facilities are not included in the funding criteria and national standards contained in the Act. However, for the purpose of this legal manual, the Canada Health Act remains important as it relates to what hospital administration can do or can charge patients in the transition from hospital care to residential care. This is described further in Chapter Three Legal Issues in Admissions & Transfers.		* The extended care services provided in residential care facilities are not included in the funding criteria and national standards contained in the Act. However, for the purpose of this legal manual, the Canada Health Act remains important as it relates to what hospital administration can do or can charge patients in the transition from hospital care to residential care. This is described further in Chapter Three Legal Issues in Admissions & Transfers.

	* '''Continuing Care Act and Regulations''' -Continuing care is defined as one or more health care services to persons with a frailty or with an acute or chronic illness or disability that does not require hospital care. This Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|42]]) allows the Minister of Health to enter into payment Agreements with operators for the services given to clients so they can receive continuing care from the operator. The Act also sets out applicable standards, guidelines or directives issued by the minister.		* '''Continuing Care Act and Regulations''' -Continuing care is defined as one or more health care services to persons with a frailty or with an acute or chronic illness or disability that does not require hospital care. This Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|43]]) allows the Minister of Health to enter into payment Agreements with operators for the services given to clients so they can receive continuing care from the operator. The Act also sets out applicable standards, guidelines or directives issued by the minister.

	* ''' Continuing Care Fee Regulations ''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|43]])- The regulations authorize the Minister to charge residents a prescribed monthly fee.		* ''' Continuing Care Fee Regulations ''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|44]])- The regulations authorize the Minister to charge residents a prescribed monthly fee.

	* ''' Hospital Insurance Act Regulations. ''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|44]]) Section 8.4 of this Act sets out a monthly charge for extended care hospital residents.		* ''' Hospital Insurance Act Regulations. ''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|45]]) Section 8.4 of this Act sets out a monthly charge for extended care hospital residents.

	'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Continuing Care Fee Regulations, (s. 6) and the Hospital Insurance Act Regulations (s. 8.6) authorize the Minister to reduce some or all the charges that the resident might otherwise be required to pay in residential care facilities and extended care hospitals. These are the legal basis for the "hardship waivers" for which residents or their legal representatives can apply.		'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' The Continuing Care Fee Regulations, (s. 6) and the Hospital Insurance Act Regulations (s. 8.6) authorize the Minister to reduce some or all the charges that the resident might otherwise be required to pay in residential care facilities and extended care hospitals. These are the legal basis for the "hardship waivers" for which residents or their legal representatives can apply.

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	* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.		* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.

	The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]])		The Coroner can also investigate any sudden and unexpected death when the person was apparently in good health and not under the care of a medical practitioner,([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|39]]) as well as deaths from disease, sickness or unknown cause, for which the person was not treated by a medical practitioner.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|40]]) In the past two years, the BC Coroner has investigated three incidents of residents' death caused by another resident. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|41]])

	==Legislation Related to Funding==		==Legislation Related to Funding==

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	* A resident may have been experienced problems with family, neighbours or others in the community that follow the resident into the facility. New problems or conflicts may also develop there. In some of these cases, advocates and providers may need to be familiar with peace bonds (“810 recognizances”) and “no contact orders” issued by criminal court judges; “release conditions”. As well they may need to be familiar with “family law protection orders” under the Family Law Act.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|34]])		* A resident may have been experienced problems with family, neighbours or others in the community that follow the resident into the facility. New problems or conflicts may also develop there. In some of these cases, advocates and providers may need to be familiar with peace bonds (“810 recognizances”) and “no contact orders” issued by criminal court judges; “release conditions”. As well they may need to be familiar with “family law protection orders” under the Family Law Act.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|34]])

	* '''Consumer Protection''' - Some services provided to residents in care facilities may be direct performance contracts. The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|35]]) prohibits unfair practices, sets out the requirements for certain consumer contracts and provides licensing requirements for regulated businesses. The Act consolidated several consumer statutes. It protects consumers by standardizing contract terms, clarifying cancellation rights and ensuring that penalties for infractions are applied consistently across industries. The Ministry of Health is currently drafting standardized contract template for admission agreements.		* '''Consumer Protection''' - Some services provided to residents in care facilities may be direct performance contracts. The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|35]]) prohibits unfair practices, sets out the requirements for certain consumer contracts and provides licensing requirements for regulated businesses. The Act consolidated several consumer statutes. It protects consumers by standardizing contract terms, clarifying cancellation rights and ensuring that penalties for infractions are applied consistently across industries. The Ministry of Health is currently drafting standardized contract template for admission agreements.

	* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.		* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.

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References

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	#Canada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-6). Online: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-6/ (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Canada Health Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-6). Online: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-6/ (Last accessed January 9, 2016).
	#Continuing Care Act [RSBC 1996] c.70. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96070_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Continuing Care Act [RSBC 1996] c.70. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96070_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).
	# Hospital Insurance Act Regulation. BC Reg 25 /61 Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/25_61#section8.6 ( ~~Lasy~~ accessed May 10, 2016).		# Continuing Care Fee Regulations, B.C. Reg. 330/97 s. 6. "Hardship waiver". In particular see section s. 6 (3)(c)(ii). Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96070_01 (Last accessed May 10, 2016).
			# Hospital Insurance Act Regulation. BC Reg 25 /61 Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/25_61#section8.6 (Last accessed May 10, 2016).
	#Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c 183, s. 32.4 (1). Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96183_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Health Professions Act, RSBC 1996, c 183, s. 32.4 (1). Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96183_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).
	#Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act [SBC 2004], c. 35. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/04035_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Cremation, Interment and Funeral Services Act [SBC 2004], c. 35. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/04035_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).
	#Labour Relations Code [RSBC 1996] c. 244. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96244_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).		#Labour Relations Code [RSBC 1996] c. 244. Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96244_01 (Last accessed January 9, 2016).
	# Continuing Care Fee Regulations, B.C. Reg. 330/97 s. 6. "Hardship waiver". In particular see section s. 6 (3)(c)(ii). Online: http://www.bclaws.ca/Recon/document/ID/freeside/00_96070_01 (Last accessed May 10, 2016).

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	* A resident may have been experienced problems with family, neighbours or others in the community that follow the resident into the facility. New problems or conflicts may also develop there. In some of these cases, advocates and providers may need to be familiar with peace bonds (“810 recognizances”) and “no contact orders” issued by criminal court judges; “release conditions”. As well they may need to be familiar with “family law protection orders” under the Family Law Act.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|34]])		* A resident may have been experienced problems with family, neighbours or others in the community that follow the resident into the facility. New problems or conflicts may also develop there. In some of these cases, advocates and providers may need to be familiar with peace bonds (“810 recognizances”) and “no contact orders” issued by criminal court judges; “release conditions”. As well they may need to be familiar with “family law protection orders” under the Family Law Act.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|34]])

	* '''Consumer Protection''' - Some services provided to residents in care facilities may be direct performance contracts. The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|35]]) prohibits unfair practices, sets out the requirements for certain consumer contracts and provides licensing requirements for regulated businesses. The Act consolidated several consumer statutes. It protects consumers by standardizing contract terms, clarifying cancellation rights and ensuring that penalties for infractions are applied consistently across industries. The Ministry of Health is currently drafting standardized contract template for admission agreements.		* '''Consumer Protection''' - Some services provided to residents in care facilities may be direct performance contracts. The Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|35]]) prohibits unfair practices, sets out the requirements for certain consumer contracts and provides licensing requirements for regulated businesses. The Act consolidated several consumer statutes. It protects consumers by standardizing contract terms, clarifying cancellation rights and ensuring that penalties for infractions are applied consistently across industries. The Ministry of Health is currently drafting standardized contract template for admission agreements.

	* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.		* '''Coroners Act''' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|36]]) - Among other things, this Act places a responsibility on everyone in British Columbia to report the death of anyone who they believe has died as a result of violence, accident, negligence, misconduct or malpractice, ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|37]])or suicide to a coroner or peace officer.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|38]])That includes the death of a person living in a residential care facility or who is transferred to a hospital or other setting from a residential care facility. Accidental, negligent or violent deaths in residential care may involve a wide variety of circumstances, including a missing person who is cognitively impaired, a mechanical equipment malfunction, scalding during bathing, or assaults between residents.