Table 5.
Availability of mechanisms to address issues with unrepresented adults by facility type.
| Mechanism | Hospital % | Long term Care % | Outpatient/Other % | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Ethics Committee | 96.0 | 60.0 | 50.0 | .38* |
| Institutional Risk Management Officer | 92.0 | 51.4 | 50.0 | .38* |
| Consultation with Peers | 96.0 | 76.5 | 83.3 | .24 |
| Consultation or Decision by Chief Medical Officer | 72.0 | 84.8 | 75.0 | .15 |
| Obtain a Guardian | 100.0 | 94.3 | 83.3 | .24 |
p <.05.