Difference between revisions of "Key Bill of Rights Provisions for Residential Care"

The Scope of Rights section is very notable in that there are only two identified “limits” on the residents’ rights. The first is the person’s capabilities (for example, which might make it difficult to actively participate). The second justifiable limit under the Bill of Rights is ''where it can be demonstrated'' that an action to respect one resident’s right would negatively affect the health and safety of another resident or the rights of others residents. The needs or interests of staff or the provider are not relevant in this context and are not a legitimate limit on these rights.  Mere possibility or conjecture that it might affect other residents’ health or safety would not be acceptable limits.  

{{REVIEWED | reviewer = BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support, June 2014}}

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