This policy is specifically intended to address issues arising from patient abuse. This policy includes references to prevention, protocol and procedures in dealing with reports of patient abuse. The categories of reportable abuse as they relate to patients are as follows: patient-to-patient, staff-to-patient, volunteer-to-patient and visitor-to-patient.
This policy is applicable to all Manitoba Psychiatric Facilities - a place designated under The Mental Health Act as a facility for the observation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of persons who live with a mental health disorder.
This policy is enforced by Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living.