Flashcards in Mental Health Act - Procedures Deck (2)
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1
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Detention procedures
A
- Officer to show ID if not in uniform
- Give BOR to patient if being detained
- Can’t detain person for more than 6 hours
- Section 125 (SASA) obligation applies
- Search power under Section 85 SASA
2
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Transport procedures
A
- DAO/Doctor must physically accompany patients at all time
- Positional Asphyxia: Don’t transport patients in prone positions
