a facility operates. A residential is defined in section 3 of the Act “supported facility” as being a: in which, for monetary or other consideration (but whether or not for profit), ‘premises residential accommodation is provided or offered together with personal care services (other than for members of the immediate family of the proprietor of the facility).’ An intrinsic element of what constitutes a supported residential facility is the provision of care “personal services”. The expression personal care services is defined in section 3 of the Act and includes the provision of nursing care, assistance or supervision in bathing, toileting, dressing or undressing, and the consumption of food. It also includes the management of, or assistance with the management of, medication and the provision of substantial rehabilitation or developmental assistance. One of the objects of the Act as set out in section 6 is and protect the “to recognise rights of persons who reside in supported residential The Act also sets out facilities”. a number of to section 7). Principle (b) is as follows: “principles be observed” (in to their needs and the type of service offered at the ‘residents are, having regard particular facility, entitled to receive reasonable levels of nutrition, comfort and shelter in a home-like environment;’ Principle (c) is as follows: be provided in a safe physical ‘services should environment;’ Principle (d) is as follows: are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and afforded reasonable ‘residents degrees of privacy;’ Principle (e) sets out a number of which include an entitlement resident’s entitlements to independence and freedom of choice in relation to such matters as the right to choose and pursue friendships and the right to participate in activities of a resident’s choosing. Principle (f) is as follows: are entitled to manage their own affairs (wherever possible) and must not be ‘residents subjected to exploitation of their financial or other assets;’
a facility operates. A “supported residential facility” is defined in section 3 of the Act as being a: ‘premises in which, for monetary or other consideration (but whether or not for profit), residential accommodation is provided or offered together with personal care services (other than for members of the immediate family of the proprietor of the facility).’ An intrinsic element of what constitutes a supported residential facility is the provision of “personal care services”. The expression personal care services is defined in section 3 of the Act and includes the provision of nursing care, assistance or supervision in bathing, toileting, dressing or undressing, and the consumption of food. It also includes the management of, or assistance with the management of, medication and the provision of substantial rehabilitation or developmental assistance. One of the objects of the Act as set out in section 6 is “to recognise and protect the rights of persons who reside in supported residential facilities”. The Act also sets out a number of “principles to be observed” (in section 7). Principle (b) is as follows: ‘residents are, having regard to their needs and the type of service offered at the particular facility, entitled to receive reasonable levels of nutrition, comfort and shelter in a home-like environment;’ Principle (c) is as follows: ‘services should be provided in a safe physical environment;’ Principle (d) is as follows: ‘residents are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and afforded reasonable degrees of privacy;’ Principle (e) sets out a number of resident’s entitlements which include an entitlement to independence and freedom of choice in relation to such matters as the right to choose and pursue friendships and the right to participate in activities of a resident’s choosing. Principle (f) is as follows: ‘residents are entitled to manage their own affairs (wherever possible) and must not be subjected to exploitation of their financial or other assets;’