Reinspections While analysing the documentation, the representatives of NPM noticed negligence in documenting the application of direct coercive measures155. It happened that the drawn up documentation did not reflect the actual course of events, the documentation failed to indicate the persons taking part in applying the immobilization, the time of applying the coercive measure and releasing the patient, the names of patients were provided incorrectly, immobilization cards were not filled in chronologically, etc. Moreover, the formal defects concerned: failure of a doctor to confirm the application of the coercive measure, failure to confirm the extension of the immobilization after 16 hours by another doctor, and failure to notify the chief of the ward after 24 hours of immobilization156. In the case of one hospital157, coercive measure in the form of forcing the drugs on a patient was not registered, despite the fact that the nature of such action is beyond any doubt (Article 3(6) of APMH). 11. Reinspections In 2015, the representatives of KPM revisited 6 facilities: Sobering-up station in Zielona Góra, Sobering-up station in Rzeszów, Division responsible for Caring for Intoxicated and Homeless persons at the Emergency Intervention Centre in Nowy Sącz, psychiatric wards at the General Voivodship Hospital in Gorzów Wielkopolski, National Centre for Preventing Dissocial Behaviours in Gostynin, and Social Care Centre in Węgorzew. a. Sobering-up stations During reinspection of the Sobering-up station in Zielona Góra, the representatives of NPM noted that the majority of the recommendations was implemented. As regards the recommendations concerning the annual training of the of the staff members as provided for in Article 8(5) of the ordinance of the Minister of Health dated 08 December 2014 on sobering-up stations and facilities indicated or established by a local government unit158 (hereinafter: ordinance on sobering-up stations) it was determined that the staff was trained in first aid, applying direct coercive measures, and prevention treating alcohol abuse problems. Moreover, the patients of the station are currently changing in a place covered by a screen, which ensures privacy by separating the person getting changed from bystanders and the camera placed in the changing room. In connection with an earlier recommendation provided by the representatives of NPM, only female staff members participated in caring for women brought to the sobering-up station. The walls in the rooms were also renovated in order to eliminate dampness. However, the sanitary room was still not adjusted to the requirements listed in Article 6 of the ordinance on sobering-up stations, which determines 158 155 156 157 Hospital in: Sochaczew, Rzeszów, Gorzów Wlkp. Żurawica, Wrocław, Warsaw, Aleksandrów Kujawski, Suwałki. Hospital in: Kraków, Aleksandrów Kujawski. Hospital in Sochaczew. Dz.U. item 1850. 59

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