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Sections 57 (1) and (2) of the RCR also underscore the importance of access to the resident, stressing that the Operator | Sections 57 (1) and (2) of the RCR also underscore the importance of access to the resident, stressing that the Operator | ||
* “must ensure that a parent or representative has reasonable access to a person in care for whom he or she is responsible.” ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References| | * “must ensure that a parent or representative has reasonable access to a person in care for whom he or she is responsible.” ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|11]]) | ||
* “must, to the greatest extent possible while maintaining the health, safety and dignity of all persons in care, ensure that a person in care receives visitors of the person in care's choice at any time." ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References| | * “must, to the greatest extent possible while maintaining the health, safety and dignity of all persons in care, ensure that a person in care receives visitors of the person in care's choice at any time." ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|12]]) | ||
The resident’s representative is also expressly recognized under the Act to be given reasonable access to the resident. This right to receive visitors of their preference is well recognized as fundamental to the wellbeing of residents. The risk of social isolation, poorer health outcomes as well as undetected mistreatment greatly increases among residents who have few or no social contacts with people they like having around them. | The resident’s representative is also expressly recognized under the Act to be given reasonable access to the resident. This right to receive visitors of their preference is well recognized as fundamental to the wellbeing of residents. The risk of social isolation, poorer health outcomes as well as undetected mistreatment greatly increases among residents who have few or no social contacts with people they like having around them. | ||
