Appendix C

As described in Section 2.3, two separate file reviews were conducted with the consent of residents and families. Both samples were drawn from the total population of 500 residents and the table below provides the details on how each sample was developed.

Table - File Review Methodology

File Review	Sample	Review
Tracer methodology	Four files representing the resident where concerns were raised publically relating to care and safety. Consent was obtained.	All 4 files were reviewed
	Five files from each of the 15 main units (75 total) plus two files from the specialized dementia unit. These files were selected by the SBVC and consent was obtained.	16 randomly selected files were reviewed
		Total of 20 files reviewed
Evidence of following key procedures	Five files from each of the 15 main units (75 total) plus two files from the specialized dementia unit. These files were selected by the SBVC and consent was obtained (same group as above).	20 randomly selected files were reviewed
	100 files from the remaining population randomly drawn by the audit team. Consent was obtained to review 84 files.	68 randomly selected files were reviewed
		Total of 88 files reviewed