2.1.3.5 Control visit to Dr Jože Potrč Home in Poljčane (23 May 2019) During our previous visit in 2017, the NPM made 14 recommendations. On the occasion of this visit, it was found that the home accepted and realised seven recommendations, which is commendable. The home has already realised the recommendation with regard to decorating of rooms and common areas, and the installation of a suitable collection box for complaints, commendations and proposals. However, we pointed out that the home accepted five recommendations, but has failed to realise them yet, which is why we expressed our expectation that it would particularly focus on these recommendations and their realisation in the future. One of these was the recommendation that special protection measures (SPM) be implemented only when legal conditions are met, for a limited period of time and when other legal requirements are also fulfilled. Another recommendation that was also accepted and not yet (fully) realised was intended for the MDDSZ (suitable presentation of representatives of persons with mental health disorders). We were particularly surprised at the non-acceptance of the recommendation concerning the acquisition of a suitable legal basis for accommodating residents in the secure ward. We asked the home to pay attention to the unrealised or unaccepted recommendations, and we expected similar from the MDDSZ. During this visit, we made four new recommendations. According to the home’s clarification in its response, all recommendations have already been realised, which is certainly commendable. We also commended the thematic decoration of the home and suitability of the form for detaining residents. 2.1.3.6 Control visit to Idrija Retirement Home (5 June 2019) During our previous visit in 2017, the NPM made 13 recommendations. On the occasion of this visit, it was found that the home accepted and realised six recommendations, which is commendable. We also determined that the home realised the recommendation about informing the court, and were additionally pleased to learn that residents are always placed in the secure ward only after the decision of the court, which is an exception rather than a rule in Slovenian retirement homes. We also commended the observance of the legally determined deadline to submit the proposal for the extended detention of a resident and the activities organised for the residents at weekends. However, it must be pointed out that the home accepted five recommendations, but has failed to fully realise them, which is why we expressed our expectation that it would particularly focus on these recommendations and their realisation in the future. Unrealised recommendations refer to the decoration of the ward, provision of daily newspapers, residents’ contact with animals, and the recruitment of volunteers. We expressed expectation that the MDDSZ would pay more attention to two recommendations, which were accepted, but not yet realised (lengthy procedure of verifying secure wards and suitable presentation of representa- 35 2.1 VISITS TO RETIREMENT HOMES about visits to the doctor, the unit also has a special record for the residents who require a visit to a psychiatrist. During the visit, we examined both records and saw that the staff maintain them diligently, which is certainly commendable.