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The Nursing Homes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
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Patient’s guide
4.—(1) The registered person shall produce a written guide to the nursing home which shall include –
(a)a summary of the statement of purpose including the philosophy of care;
(b)the terms and conditions in respect of accommodation to be provided for patients, including as to the amount and method of payment of fees;
(c)a standard form of contract for the provision of services and facilities by the registered provider to patients;
(d)a summary of the complaints procedure established under regulation 24;
(e)the address and telephone number of the Regulation and Improvement Authority.
(2) The registered person shall also provide, on request, access to a copy of the most recent inspection report and information on how to access earlier inspection reports.
(3) The registered person shall supply a copy of the patient’s guide to the Regulation and Improvement Authority and each patient or their representative.
(4) Where a HSS Trust has made arrangements for the provision of accommodation and nursing to the patient at the nursing home, the registered person shall supply to the patient a copy of the agreement specifying the arrangements made.
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