Poročilo Varuha človekovih pravic Republike Slovenije o izvajanju nalog državnega preventivnega mehanizma za leto 2011 V obeh zavodih, ki imata varovane oddelke, smo ugotovili, da še vedno nastajajo zamude pri obveščanju sodišč o namestitvah na teh oddelkih, v enem izmed njiju pa je prišlo ob podaljšanju namestitve do zamude s sodišča. Zavoda smo na pomanjkljivosti opozorili in enemu predlagali, naj sodišče v prihodnje opozori na zamudo in s tem seznani tudi Varuha. V enem izmed zavodov smo ob obisku ugotovili, da sredi leta 2011 nima nobenih informacij o zastopnikih pravic oseb na področju duševnega zdravja za njihovo področje, čeprav naj bi ti delovali že od 1. 12. 2010. Pozneje nas je zavod obvestil, da so se z več kot polletno zamudo pri njih oglasili predstavnica MDDSZ in dva zastopnika. Seznanili so jih z delom omenjenih zastopnikov in prinesli informativno gradivo (plakate, zloženke) za stanovalce. Tako v zavodih, ki imata varovane oddelke, kot v drugih dveh, smo zasledili več nabiralnikov za pritožbe in pohvale. Na varovanih oddelkih so praviloma izobešeni tudi seznami pravic stanovalcev varovanih oddelkov, zloženke o teh pravicah pa smo zasledili le v enem zavodu. Ob pogovorih z vodstvom enega izmed zavodov so nas ponovno opozorili na težave oziroma negotovost glede uporabe varovalnih ali varnostnih ukrepov, ki so namenjeni predvsem zagotavljanju varnosti stanovalcev (ograjice na posteljah, pasovi, ki preprečujejo zdrs stanovalca z invalidskega vozička ipd.). DPM ob tem tako kot že večkrat znova poudarja, da je omenjeno problematiko treba zakonsko urediti. DPM je ob obiskih zavodov ugotovil tudi nekatere druge manjše nepravilnosti. Enega od zavodov smo npr. opozorili na neoznačen videonadzor in nedelujoč avdionadzor v sobi za umirjanje, kar je zavod pozneje uredil, kot so nas obvestili v odzivnem poročilu. V drugem zavodu pa smo že drugič opozorili na neprimerno lokacijo kadilnice. Zavod se je glede tega sicer že ob našem obisku v letu 2009 z nami strinjal, tokrat pa je v odzivnem poročilu zatrdil, da bo kadilnico uredil v tem ali prihodnjem letu, odvisno od finančnih zmožnosti. Zavodi sicer navajajo, da s svojci praviloma dobro sodelujejo, čeprav poudarjajo, da bi si želeli več obiskov. Zavodi pogosto pripravljajo različna strokovna predavanja, na katere povabijo tudi svojce. V vseh zavodih smo ugotovili, da je dobro poskrbljeno za duhovno oskrbo stanovalcev in da so dejavnosti verske narave med stanovalci zaželene in dobro obiskane. Prav tako smo ugotovili, da oba zavoda, ki lahko uporabljata posebne varovalne ukrepe (PVU) po ZDZdr, teh ne uporabljata pogosto. V primerih, ko pa so bili PVU uporabljeni, pri pregledu dokumentacije nismo ugotovili nepravilnosti. Glede na to, da smo vse zavode obiskali že pred leti, smo pri vseh lahko zaznali prizadevanje za izboljšanje bivalne ravni. Pri tem lahko posebej pohvalimo tehnično opremljenost in urejenost Varovanega oddelka v SVZ Hrastovec, ki deluje od sredine leta 2011. Zavodi ob prenovah starih objektov in z odpiranjem dislociranih bivalnih enot v večjih krajih težijo k odpiranju zavodov v skupnost in s tem k sprejemanju v širši družbi. 46 Državni preventivni mehanizem v Republiki Sloveniji po Opcijskem protokolu h Konvenciji OZN proti mučenju in drugim krutim, nečloveškim ali poniževalnim kaznim ali ravnanju Implementation of the Duties and Powers of the National Preventive Mechanism in 2011 In both institutions with secure wards, we found that there were still delays in notifying the courts concerning admission to these wards, and in one of the institutions, there was a delay from the court when the accommodation had to be extended. We pointed out the deficiencies and suggested to one institution that it warn the court of the delay in the future and inform the Ombudsman thereof. In one of the institutions, we learned during the visit that, in the middle of 2011, they had no information concerning representatives of the persons’ rights in the field of mental health for their area, although they were supposed to be active since 1 December 2010. Later, the institution informed us that a representative of the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs and two representatives of persons’ rights came after more than a six-month delay. They informed the institution of the work of these representatives and brought informative materials (posters, leaflets) for the residents. Both in the institutions with secure wards and in the other two, we noticed several collection boxes for complaints and comments. In the secure wards, posters stating the rights of the residents of the secure ward are usually exhibited, but leaflets on these rights were observed in only one institution. In discussion with the management of one of the institutions, they warned us again of the problems, or the insecurity concerning the safety or protection measures intended for providing safety to residents (rails on beds, belts preventing people from slipping off a wheelchair, etc.). As on several earlier occasions, the DPM again stresses that the above issue should be legally regulated. During the visits, the DPM also observed several minor irregularities. We warned one of the institutions of unmarked video-surveillanece and the non-functioning audio-surveillance in the room for calming down, which the institution later arranged and repaired, as we were notified in the response report. In another institution, we pointed out for the second time that the smoking room is inappropriately located. The institution had agreed during our visit in 2009, and assured in its response report to provide a smoking room this or next year, depending on financial resources. The institutions state that their cooperation with relatives is good, but they would like relatives to visit more often. The institutions often prepare different expert lectures to which relatives are also invited. Religious care for the residents is provided in all institutions, and religious activities are welcomed and well-attended by the residents. We also learned that both institutions which are allowed to use special protection measures (PVU) under ZDZdr do not use them frequently. There were no irregularities found in examining the documentation of cases where a PVU was used. Considering the fact that all the institutions were visited some years ago, we could see they have made an effort to improve the living conditions. The technical equipment and arrangement of SVZ Hrastovec secure ward, which has been functioning since the middle of 2011, can be particularly commended. By renovating older buildings and opening dislocated accommodation units in larger towns, the institutions try to open their facilities to the community in order to be more widely accepted. National Preventive Mechanism in the Republic of Slovenia under the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 47