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==Designated Agencies == | ==Designated Agencies == | ||
[https://bccrns.ca/adult-abuse/designated-agencies Designated agencies] in BC | [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 | 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. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
