Mental Health Act 2007
86Review of drug use in mental health facilities
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86 Review of drug use in mental health facilities
86 Review of drug use in mental health facilities
(cf 1990 Act, s 199)
(1) The medical superintendent of a mental health facility must establish an internal review system to monitor and review the prescription and use of drugs in the facility.
(2) The director of community treatment of a mental health facility must establish an internal review system to monitor and review the prescription and use of drugs under community treatment orders implemented by the facility.
(3) The system is to monitor the frequency of administration and dosages of drugs, the intended and unintended effects of any drugs administered and the appropriateness of their use.