Mandatory report under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010

Consult the Mandatory Reporting Table

Under the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, dietitians are obligated to report harm or risk of harm to a resident of a retirement home. The report must be made immediately to the Registrar of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

“75 (1) A person who has reasonable grounds to suspect that any of the following has occurred or may occur shall immediately report the suspicion and the information upon which it is based to the Registrar:
 

1. Improper or incompetent treatment or care of a resident that resulted in harm or a risk of harm to the resident.

2. Abuse of a resident by anyone or neglect of a resident by the licensee or the staff of the retirement home of the resident if it results in harm or a risk of harm to the resident.

3. Unlawful conduct that resulted in harm or a risk of harm to a resident.

4. Misuse or misappropriation of a resident’s money.  2010, c. 11, s. 75 (1).”