Code of Rights

CODE OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY POLICY

These Rights and Responsibilities clearly identify the principles by which Harbour View Rest Homeoperates.  Our Residents can therefore be assured of a delivery of service based upon these Rights and Responsibilities.

YOU HAVE A RIGHT

  • To be treated with respect and dignity
  • To privacy and your confidentiality to be respected
  • To continue with cultural and religious practices and value systems which have determined your life in the past.
  • To be free from harassment, coercion, discriminate and exploitation.
  • To continue to be independent.
  • To services of an appropriate standard
  • To information in a form that is understandable
  • To be consulted about all matters affecting you and be informed and involved at all stages and to give informed consent.
  • To access support.
  • To choose involvement in teaching or research.
  • To raise any concern or to complain.

YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO

  • To treat fellow Residents as individuals and with respect
  • To treat staff as individuals with dignity and respect
  • To co-operate with staff in looking after your health
  • To tell staff when you are leaving home, whom you will be with and when you expect to return.
  • To treat the home with care
  • To keep financial matters current
  • To comply with smoke free policy
  • To keep any house rules