The recommendations made by the Commissioner to the Ministry of
Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, as the competent authority, on
the issues analysed in the report are summarised as follows:
1. Framework on admission
framework on operation.
procedures,
basic
rights
and
2. Individual care plans.
3. Training on the use of physical restraint in a manner
commensurate with dignified treatment.
4. Clear record-keeping procedures.
5. Substantive de-institutionalisation of mentally ill patients and
specialisation of staff in the care of these people.
6. Regular staff training and minimum qualification requirements.
7. Creative activities for the elderly living in such homes.
A key recommendation of the Commissioner to the competent authority
was to carry out an in-depth study and prepare a proposed legislation
on the basis of her recommendations (File No.: NPM 4.10, 4.11, 4.12,
4.143, 4,14, 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19) in collaboration with
stakeholders and interested representatives, as well as in
interdepartmental collaboration among other competent Ministries (e.g.
Ministry of Health).
(B) Visit to the Police Detention Centre of Oroklini
Β1. The visit to the detention centre of Oroklini Police Station
was made on the occasion, inter alia, of an incident of suicide
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