| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
No |
If a bed becomes available between permanent admissions we will endeavour to accomodate for respite care. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care |
Yes |
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| Palliative Care Contract |
Yes |
We work closely with Nurse Maude and DHB nurses who are specialists in palliative care. |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
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| Rooms (Shared) |
Yes |
3 double rooms- these rooms are well suited to quiet full care residents and provide the chance for companionship to build - they are a real plus for residents who may otherwise not interact easily with others. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) |
Yes |
|
| Ensuite |
Yes |
Not all rooms are fully ensuited. |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
|
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
In some instances this is best managed by registered staff. |
| Pets In Residence |
No |
We have a house cat , Luke - he is King of Cavell and we are unable to accept any others until his 'rule' ends. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
No |
Please see above.
No caged birds. |
| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
Yes - arranged by yourself through Telecom |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room |
Yes |
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| Maori Kaupapa |
Yes |
We currently have no clients at Edith Cavell who identify as Maori |
| Residents Committee |
Yes |
Monthly residents' meetings with the General Manager, Moira Dobson and Diversional Therapy staff. |
| Newsletter |
Yes |
Four to six weekly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
We accept a low level of muddlement. |
| Confused Residents |
Yes |
If not causing disturbance to other residents. |
| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
3 lounge areas and outside verandah. |
| Outings |
Yes |
A varied programme including arts, outdoors and special occassions |
| Rural Setting |
No |
Garden and hill views. Two blocks from beach and cafe. |
| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
Outside and well away from open doors please. |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
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| Audit report available |
Yes |
The General Manager is happy to share the audit summary report with you. |
