Section 70
of Children and Young Persons (Approved Schools and Approved Homes) Regulations, 2010
Section 70
(1)
The medical officer shall visit the school or home at such times as may be determined by the Director-General of Medical Services.
(2)
The medical officer shall examine a resident as soon as possible after his admission and before discharge. On each occasion, the medical officer shall record the health of the resident and such particulars as may be determined by the Superintendent.
(3)
The medical officer shall see a resident who complains of illness, and shall report his fitness to the Warden in writing. The medical officer shall visit a sick resident at such times as may be necessary. The medical officer shall attend as soon as is practicable on receiving information of the serious illness of any resident.
(4)
The medical officer shall visit a resident under restraint, confined to a room or on restricted diet, and any other resident to whom his attention is specially directed.
(5}
When a resident is about to be removed from the school or home, the medical officer shall examine him and certify as to his fitness to travel and on such other matters regarding him as may be required.
(6)
The medical officer shall, subject to the approval of a Warden, examine at any time, the provisions made for cleanliness and sanitation and examine that they are in efficient working order. He shall report to the Warden any defect or insufficiency therein.
(7)
The medical officer shall keep a record of the death of any resident, including-
(a)
the time and date when the deceased was taken ill and when the illness was first notified to him;
(b)
the nature of the illness;
(c)
the time and date of the death; and
(d)
an account of the results of any post-mortem examination made and any special remarks that appear to him to be required.
Quarterly inspection.