585Facilities and supplies to be provided to patient subject to intensive monitored supervision order

585 Facilities and supplies to be provided to patient subject to intensive monitored supervision order

(1) The authorised psychiatrist of the Institute must ensure that a patient in respect of whom an intensive monitored supervision order is made is—

(a) provided with facilities and supplies—

(i) that meet the patient's needs and maintain the patient's dignity; and

(ii) subject to any safety requirements, reflect the patient's interests and be of a kind that may reduce the effects of isolation; and

(b) permitted to spend a reasonable period of time outdoors every day.

(2) The authorised psychiatrist may determine conditions for the provision of supplies and facilities to the patient subject to the intensive monitored supervision order.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), the authorised psychiatrist must have regard to the following—

(a) the patient's supervision plan;

(b) the likely impact the intensive monitored supervision order will have on the patient considering the patient's views and preferences, and any past experience of trauma;

(c) the patient's culture, beliefs, values and personal characteristics;

(d) any other relevant information.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (1) and (2) the facilities provided to the patient must not be more restrictive than necessary to achieve the purposes of the intensive monitored supervision order.