16Condition relating to development of policies

16 Condition relating to development of policies

16 Condition relating to development of policies

(1) It is a condition of a boarding house authorisation that the authorised operator must—

(a) develop, maintain and implement policies dealing (in accordance with such guidelines, if any, as may be issued for that purpose by the Director-General from time to time) with each of the following—

(i) ethical conduct by staff members,

(ii) procedures for handling complaints,

(iii) confidentiality of records,

(iv) illness, accident and emergency treatment,

(v) administration of medication,

(vi) infectious diseases,

(vii) food and nutrition, and

(b) ensure that copies of those policies are available at the authorised boarding house for inspection by staff members, residents and visitors.

(2) The provisions of any such policy must be consistent with any applicable standards specified by Schedule 1 concerning the matter dealt with by the policy.

Note.

The standards specified by Schedule 1 include standards relating to the administration of medication and food and nutrition.