Hospital Care

Carnarvon Private Hospital

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The objective of the hospital is to create a safe and caring environment within a home like atmosphere for the multicultural society of Waitakere City. To provide the highest quality of care by our trained staff to residents in liaison with their /family/whanau.

Our Quality Improvement programme is guided by the NZS 8134:2008 Health and Disability Services Standards.

Contact Details
Detail
Address20 Lincoln Rd   View Map
SuburbHenderson 0610
DistrictWest Auckland
City/TownAuckland
Postal AddressAs above
District Health Board AreaWaitemata
Phone(09) 838-8348
Fax(09) 836-7223
Mobile021-029-39031
ManagerE.M Hunter RN BN (Phone: (09) 838-8348 )
OwnerBrownlee Family Trust (Phone: 021-664-145)
Email
Updated: 18 Jan 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care40
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyNo
Private short term care vacancyNo
We have no beds available at present. All enquiries are welcome.
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour Registered Nurse care.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Kaumatua Yes Access as required
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Updated: 7 Oct 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes We do not provide nasograstic management
Oxygen Management Yes Oxygen concentrator
Surgical Followup Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Stomal Therapist Yes
Specialist Palliative Care Yes Liaising with West Auckland Hospice
Palliative Care Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Updated: 7 Oct 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes YPD contract with the Ministry of Health Respite care also available
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes Respite Care- Waitemata District Health Board
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Palliative Care Provided Yes
Whanau Room Yes Arrangements as required.
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Shared) Yes
Ensuite Yes We have 6 rooms with ensuites
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet No Pets may visit, and SPCA Animal Outreach visits regularly
Phone Access In Own Room No Mobile telephone
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Maori Kaupapa No However support group contact is available.
Residents Committee Yes Patients meet with the Diversional Therapist to assist with planning the programme
Family Committee No However please note, we have an 'open door' communication  policy.
Newsletter No Information on notice board.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Four areas.
Outings Yes
Rural Setting No The hospital is set in two and a half acres of grounds.
Smoking Permitted Yes In designated area.
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes Online Ministry of Health
Updated: 7 Oct 2011

Special Features
In March 2011 we gained 3 years certification with the Ministry of Health.

We provide short and long term care for patients over 65 years and for the young disabled.

We provide services for patients requiring palliative care inconjunction with West Auckland Hospice.

We provide services for ACC patients under our current contract with them
Updated: 7 Oct 2011

Interests & Activities

Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Parkinson's Society, RSA (visiting), Senior Citizens (transport to local groups), Church, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Entertainment, Exercises (chair dancing), Garden, Indoor Games (indoor bowls), Library, hand massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Quizzes, shopping and van outings, Videos, CMA group.

Updated: 9 Oct 2009

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals All meals are cookeded on site
Staffing Details 24 hour Registered Nurse care
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Unsubsidised medications, Podiatry, Specialist Services, Hairdresser costs
Updated: 29 Aug 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Afrikaans Yes
English Yes
Ethiopian Yes
Farsi (Persian) Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
German Yes
Hindi Yes
Interpreter Yes As required
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Niuean Yes
Russian Yes
Samoan Yes
Tokelauan Yes
Tongan Yes
Tuvalu Yes
Urdu Yes
Updated: 7 Oct 2011

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Christianity Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Updated: 9 Oct 2009

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.50 km Less than .5 km
Shops 0.50 km Less than .5 km to dairy and bakery
Mall 1.00 km
Parks 1.00 km
Library 1.00 km Library on site.
Updated: 9 Oct 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes Online at Ministry of Health
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
The DAA Group Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes Certification 3 years in 2011
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 7 Oct 2011


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