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Older Persons Act, 2006 (Act No. 13 of 2006)

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Regulations Regarding Older Persons, 2010

Chapter 3 : Residential Facilities

16. Records to be kept by person caring for or accommodating older person or frail person for remuneration in place other than residential facility

 

A person who, for remuneration, cares for or accommodates an older person or a frail person in a place other than a residential facility must keep a comprehensive record of each older person or frail person, which must annually be submitted to the Director-General and which must contain the following information:

(a) The names and identity number of the person;
(b) the residential address and contact numbers of the person before being accommodated;
(c) the medical condition of the person;
(d) names, addresses and contact numbers of next of kin of the person;
(e) particulars of services provided to the person;
(f) details of the person's medical aid;
(g) details of hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners attending to the person;
(h) details of the person's funeral policy; and
(i) details of the person who has the person's will.