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(18) In Chapman Hostel medication is secured in a locked cupboard and the key to that cupboard is held by the nurse on duty.
(19) At Chapman Hostel it is the responsibility of the IDP nurse to screen all medication when Webster Packs arrive at the Hostel and prior to administering the medication to clients. There is no record of medication being administered to a client without the above screening process taking place.
(20) All residents are provided with their own storage space for personal belongings and clothes. Any item belonging to a resident is clearly labelled for easy identification. An inventory is also kept of all items owned by each individual client.
(21) In situations such as this the matter/incident would be thoroughly investigated. Counselling and/or disciplinary action would be taken as necessary.
(22) Residents are encouraged to participate in the age-appropriate activities of their choice, including shopping, picnics, walks, movies, swimming, etc.
(23) The Accommodation Fee is a contribution towards the cost of food, accommodation, special equipment, domestic supplies, medical and surgical supplies, repairs and maintenance, transport, electricity, phone, rent, etc.
(24) Accommodation Fees are paid to the Receiver of Public Monies. Fees paid by the residents of Chapman Hostel for the 1990-91 financial year were $45,000. The total cost of operating Chapman Hostel for that same year was $630,000. The total cost of running Chapman Hostel less the money paid by residents for the financial year 1990-91 was $585,000.
(25) If the residents of Chapman Hostel were to return to live in the hospital system it would cost approximately $1.1 million per annum to maintain them.
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