ANNUAL REPORT OF NPM 2019 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Also, during the reporting period, the NPM visited the Centre for Integration and Rehabilitation of Chronic Psychiatric Patients in Shtime (hereinafter, CIRCPC). The NPM has noted that in the CIRCPP, ward “A” has been renovated to accommodate women, day care and ambulance. The rooms where residents are accommodated are now decorated with photographs of the activities carried out by residents themselves, which provide proper visual stimulation, and have a good therapeutic effect on the residents. In general, the NPM considers that accommodation conditions at this institution are of a high standard now. Integrated Community Homes During the reporting period, the NPM visited the Integrated Community Home in Bresje, Drenas, Ferizaj, Peja, Gjilan, Mitrovica, Gjakova and Prizren. These institutions are managed by the Hospital and University Clinical Service of Kosovo (hereinafter, HUCSK). Relevant legislation The relevant legislation is contained in Law no. 05/L-025 on Mental Health and Administrative Instruction (Health) no. 07/2009 on Professional Mental Health Service in the Republic of Kosovo. Based on the provisions of the aforementioned legal acts, the Integrated Community Home (hereinafter, ICH) provides long-term health care for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of clients with chronic mental illness and disorders97. The placement of residents is done based on the criteria set out in the administrative instruction and the decision of the relevant assessment commission. Paragraph 7 of the Administrative Instruction no. 07/2009, states that at ICH, only clients with chronic psychotic illnesses and disorders are admitted into remission. At ICH, cases of mental retardation, dementia of all kinds, dependency diseases and social cases are not admitted. Treatment and accommodation conditions Each ICH has a capacity of 10 persons, except for Mitrovica which has two ICHs with 10 beds, a total capacity of 20 persons. In all ICHs, accommodation conditions are generally good with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. Sanitary facilities allow privacy for residents and personnel of the institution. Also, each resident in these homes has their own closet to keep personal belongings. During its visits, the NPM observed that there was no overcrowding in any of the Homes. NPM, during the reporting period, was informed that another ICH with capacity of 10 persons was built in Peja region, specifically in Deçan. Food The food of the patients is another important aspect of living conditions. The CPT highlights the special importance of food for this category. According to the CPT, food must not only be adequate in terms of quantity and quality but also be provided in satisfactory conditions98. NPM has observed that in each ICH, food is prepared by personnel together with the residents. During its visits to these institutions, the NPM received no complaints regarding food, except at the ICH in Mitrovica, where there were shortages of supplies. 97 Administrative Instruction (in Health) no. 07/2009 On Professional Service of Mental Health in the Republic of Kosovo, Article 9 paragraph 1 98 TPM, Part from 8th General Report, published in 1998. See at: https://rm.coe.int/16806cd43e 41