Rest Home Care
Johnsonvale
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JOHNSONVALE HOME TRUST MISSION STATEMENT
“To provide a caring Christian Home for elderly people and to be a responsible employer to our staff.” JOHNSONVALE PHILOSOPHY OF CARE To provide effective and efficient services which: *Enhance or maintain the quality of life and independence of Residents within the scope of their current abilities; *Recognise individual needs and care requirements; *Empower Residents to make their own choices and be involved in decisions affecting their future; *Encourage Residents to maintain links with the community; *Acknowledge and value the involvement of family/whanau / significant other(s) in the provision of care; *Are sensitive to the needs of all people – spiritually, ethically and culturally, and do not discriminate against people due to disabilities, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social status or age. To ensure the Home is appropriately resourced to perform efficiently, in providing the best possible service and care through adequately rewarded and committed staff, using modern facilities and effective management practices. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 16-18 Earp St View Map |
| Suburb | Johnsonville |
| District | Wellington - western suburbs |
| City/Town | Wellington |
| District Health Board Area | Capital & Coast |
| Phone | (04) 478 4023 |
| Fax | (04) 478 4025 |
| Mobile | 027 274 0354 |
| Manager | Frances Fraser or Leslie Symons (Phone: (04) 478 4023) |
| Owner | Johnsonvale Home Trust |
| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| We have "swing beds" that can be used for either Rest Home or Hospital Level. Please contact us to discuss availability. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Through DHB | |
| Registered Nurse | 287.5 | Yes | Clinical/Operations Manager and Quality / Development Manager both RNs. Registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week Staffing levels according to SNZ HB 8163:2005 recommendations. |
| Enrolled Nurse | 40 | Yes | Staffing levels according to SNZ HB 8163:2005 recommendations. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Staffing levels according to SNZ HB 8163:2005 recommendations. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available when required through private or hospital based services. Private contracted physios (2) visit on request. All Residents assessed on admission | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Through DHB | |
| Own Social Worker | No | Available on referral through hospital services | |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | Wide and varied activity programme |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Diversional Therapist undertakes this work | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Separate hairdressing salon on premises, open1 day per week, depending on demand. Paid for by Residents | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Registered Podiatrist visits 6-weekly. Some residents have private podiatrist. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Available on request. and through DHB for consultation and advice. Kitchen services and menus are audited 2-yearly by registered dietitian | |
| Kaumatua | No | Available on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Anglican, Bretheren and Roman Catholic visit regularly. Others available on request | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Resident Advocate | |
| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Through DHB Community Health Services |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Several Residents have had Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen for emergencies kept in Home. Other assistance through DHB Community Health Services |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Residents taken for surgical convalescence. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Specialist assistance through Smith & Nephew or DHB specialists |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | RN on staff with specialised knowledge |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Through DHB Community Health Services and links with Product specialists |
| Infection Control | Yes | Links with Infection Control Nurses at Capital & Coast DHB, microbiologist CCDHB available for constulation and advice. Public Health liaison if required for outbreaks |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Through DHB Community Health Services |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Experienced Palliative Care nurses on staff. Links with Mary Potter and Te Omanga Hospices and Cancer Centre |
| Palliative Care | Yes | RNs and caregivers experienced with Palliative Care. Links with Mary Potter and Te Omanga Hospices and Cancer Centre |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Through DHB Psychogeriatric Services |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Through DHB Services, Stroke care Team and private physio |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Through DHB Community Health Services |
| Dialysis | No | Links with Renal Unit Capital & Coast DHB |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Strong links with Psychogeriatric Service. The unit is not secure |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Experienced staff. Have strong links with CCDHB services |
| Urology | Yes | Through CCDHB services. Several male residents with permanent indwelling catheters. |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Clinical/Operations Manager is BN Quality/Development Manager is RGON ADN, BN with extensive clinical experience |
| Psychologist | No | Available on referral |
| Psychiatrist | No | Available on referral |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | as above |
| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Arranged by Care Coordination Centre |
| Day Care | Yes | Available daily - Private or through Care Coordination Centre |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Including convalscence following surgery or other hospital stays |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Specific beds reserved for Respite care |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Through NASC agency |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | However palliative care is provided. We have close links with the hospice service and community health service. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Small lounge areas or Recreation room available |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | all single rooms |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | Several rooms with connecting doors which can be unlocked, but no actual shared rooms |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | No double rooms however several rooms have connecting doors that can be unlocked to provide access between them. |
| Ensuite | Yes | one ensuite room |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring their own belongings including furniture, pictures, ornaments etc. Restricted only by space availability. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents permitted own alcohol. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | One cat, 2 canaries, 4 budgies, fish, finches |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Negotiable depending on the pet desired. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Available at Residents cost |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Individual heaters in rooms with thermostats |
| Maori Kaupapa | No | Available on request |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular meetings with Independent Advocate. Staff do not attend meetings. Information and concerns are fed back to management and actioned. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Regular Relatives Meeting, facilitated by the Independent Advocate offsite. Families always welcome to arrange individual meetings. |
| Newsletter | Yes | 2-Monthly newsletter prepared by the Diversional Therpist |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Some Residents are confused |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Several areas of varying sizes available. |
| Outings | Yes | Home has minibus and has regular outings |
| Rural Setting | No | Home is set in quiet back street with large garden. |
| Smokers Room | No | Non smoking Home with one designated area outside where smoking is permitted. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside in specified area only |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Enclosed garden area |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fully sprinklered, individual smoke alarms in each room, fire evacuation cells. |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 | ||
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| Welcome to Johnsonvale Home.
WHAT MAKES JOHNSONVALE HOME SPECIAL? Our motto is "Your Home away from home" and we strive to make this the case for our Residents and families. We believe that Residents should be able to maintain their lives and activities as much as possible as if they were "at home" and retain their individuality. We are able to offer flexibility of care - that is not possible in larger institutions - in a homely and comfortable environment. The Home is a busy vibrant place with a varied and full activity programme, set within a garden. It is close to community facilities, and on the flat, but being on a back street retains a quiet tranquil environment. Our canaries will greet you with a song!! A Copy of the Resident Information Pamphlets is attached for your information. INFORMATION FOR NEW RESIDENTS This folder has been compiled to give new and prospective Residents, and their families, some information about Johnsonvale Home. A Trust Board, within the Religious and Welfare sector, governs Johnsonvale Home. Johnsonvale Home is committed to providing high quality, appropriate, care that goes beyond the minimum requirements set by statutory bodies and is currently working towards certification. Our standards are high.  Maintaining high standards of life and care for our Residents is a first priority at Johnsonvale.  Resident’s individuality, dignity, privacy, and freedom of choice are respected whenever these do not infringe on the rights of others.  Resident’s health status is assessed on an ongoing basis and the findings determine the care planned and provided.  Residents and their family/whanau are encouraged to participate in the assessment and care planning process.  Resident’s environments are kept clean, comfortable, personalized and safe.  Residents are assisted to meet their requirements of daily living.  Residents receive a healthy well-balanced and varied diet, which takes into account the individual’s health status and any religious or ethnic restrictions and medical modifications.  Residents are assisted to meet their emotional, spiritual, social, and cultural needs; they have access to health and other professional advocacy services. Location Johnsonvale Home is situated in the heart of the Johnsonville Community in a quiet, sheltered area. The Home is on the flat, within walking distance (½ a kilometre) of the Johnsonville Mall and other amenities such as the Johnsonville Community Centre, Keith Spry Swimming Pool and public transport facilities. The regional motorway system provides easy access to Johnsonville from Wellington City, and the Hutt Valley, as well as for areas north of Johnsonville. Facilities and Activities Johnsonvale is a home of sound construction, in quiet picturesque surroundings. Twenty-four hour care is provided by Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Diversional Therapist and Caregivers, supported by regular visits from Doctors, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Dietician and Pharmacists. Each Resident has their own room, fitted with a hand basin. Commodes are available in each room for overnight use as required. Arrangements can also be made to install a private telephone in the room if this service is required. Other facilities in the home include a large television and DVD & video player in the main lounge, smaller lounges, indoor bowling facilities and a small library. There is a daily programme of recreational activities provided during the week and regular weekly church services catering for mainstream denominations. The Home has a mini-bus, which gives the opportunity for community outings, longer trips to the seaside, or shopping trips for Residents. Included in this package is a copy of the Rights and Responsibilities of Residents, together with the Mission Statement and Philosophy of Care at Johnsonvale Home. Assessment Process To be eligible for Residential Care, a full Special Needs Assessment (SNAF) is required from a DHB Needs Assessment Service Coordination Agency Care Coordination Centre, Capital & Coast Health. This assessment ascertains eligibility for Residential Care. Your General Practitioner generally makes referral for this assessment. The assessment process needs to be undertaken - even if you intend to pay privately for care. The telephone number for Care Coordination Centre is – (04) 238 2020 Residential Care Subsidies Residential Care subsidies are available to those who meet Ministry of Health and WINZ criteria. From the date of entitlement for a Residential Care subsidy a recipient’s National Superannuation and Subsidy will be paid directly to the Rest Home. Personal allowances are paid into a Resident’s own bank account. Further information on fees payable and subsidies is available on request. Thank you for considering Johnsonvale Home. We know that choosing a Rest Home or Continuing Care Hospital can be a difficult task, and encourage you to visit Johnsonvale to assist you in making your choice. Should you require further information or wish to discuss any aspect of the Johnsonvale Home care or facilities, please contact us at: 16 Earp Street Johnsonville Wellington. Telephone: 4784023. Fax: 4784025. Email: johnsonvale@xtra.co.nz DAILY ROUTINES AND INFORMATION Welcome to Johnsonvale Home……. This booklet contains some information about the facilities and routines of the Home. Please ask if there is anything you do not understand, or wish to have clarified. A booklet containing a copy of this information is given to all new Residents on their arrival at the Home for future reference. Every Resident is allocated a Caregiver who will have the most to do with your care on a day-to-day basis. Caregivers change areas every three months. Each Caregiver works under the jurisdiction of a Registered Nurse. The Clinical/Operations Manager, Frances Fraser, is an experienced Registered Nurse. Johnsonvale’s Quality./Development Manager, Leslie Symons, is also an experienced Registered Nurse. Your Rights and Responsibilities Your Rights The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights is a regulation under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act, which outlines the rights of consumers of healthcare and the duties of providers. A copy is included in this pack and further copies are available on request. Under the Health and Disability Services Code, the Resident has the right to: 1. Be treated with respect 2. Freedom from discrimination, coercion, harassment and exploitation 3. Dignity and independence 4. Services of an appropriate standard 5. Effective communication 6. Be fully informed 7. Make an informed choice and give informed consent 8. Support 9. Respect with regard to teaching or research 10.Complain Johnsonvale Home Code of Resident Rights and Responsibilities is based on this. A copy is included in your pack. Fire and Emergencies All rooms at Johnsonvale are fully fitted with Smoke Alarms and Fire Sprinklers. Residents and their guests are reminded not to smoke in the building. Soon after admission your Caregiver will explain the  Emergency Call Bell system  Location of Fire Exits  Location and use of Fire Alarms and Extinguishers  Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures If you discover or suspect a fire, please tell a staff member straight away and if appropriate set off the fire alarm. If the Alarms Sound: Due to the installation of Smoke Alarms, and the fact that the Home is divided into several separate ‘fire cells’ it may not be necessary to evacuate. Please follow the instructions of the staff member, they are trained in what actions to take - they will guide you to safety. Privacy and Confidentiality Johnsonvale Home is committed to ensuring that your privacy and dignity is maintained at all times whilst you are in our care. We abide by the Privacy Act (1993) and the Health Information Privacy Code (1994) as well as other legislation. The collection, storage, and release of information must comply with the above Acts. Only authorized staff have access to Residents’ information and strict confidentiality is maintained at all times. Information is collected for the sole purpose of ensuring the best level of care and welfare for Residents. No information will be collected for research purposes without the Resident’s (or representative’s) express consent. All requests for release of documented personal or health information regarding a specific Resident must be made through the Clinical/Operations Manager, or Quality/Development Manager who is the Privacy Officer. We aim to achieve a balance between respecting the individual’s right to choose and the privacy of other Residents in our care. We have a documented protocol for meeting all of your privacy requirements including clinical treatments and procedures, family discussions, and any desire for intimacy. Cultural Support and Interpreters We are able to provide information about cultural support groups and referral sources should you require or request it. Please let our staff know if written or spoken English is difficult for you so we can accommodate this when we are providing you with information. We may be able to bring in an interpreter or translator if a family member or friend is unavailable to assist. Please speak to the Registered Nurse, Clinical Operations Manager, or Quality Development Manager if you require an interpreter. Complaints Procedure All Residents in Johnsonvale Home need to understand how the complaints process works. We encourage our Residents and their families/whanau to give us feedback so we can continually improve the way we do things. We are more than happy to discuss your concerns. You have every right to be involved in decisions affecting your care and we encourage you to explain or discuss your concerns in more depth. Johnsonvale Home has a Concerns and Complaints Policy, a copy of which has been provided for your information. We have also provided you with a copy of the Compliments & Complaints form to complete should you or your family/whanau have any concerns about your care. Further copies of this are kept under the collection box in the foyer. Please ask one of the staff if you would like the complaints process clarified or if English is your second language. We ensure that all complaints are followed up within 5 days and if it still not to your satisfaction we will keep an ongoing record of the concern until we can reach some resolution. The Home also keeps a log of complaints, including any opportunities for improvement, who is assigned responsibility to rectify the problem, and the date at which the solution has been implemented. Advocacy Services We are able to refer you to an independent advocacy service at the earliest opportunity if you have any concerns over your care or your family’s involvement in your care and are not able to reach a resolution. We have a complaints process that is easy to follow (please see the complaints information included in the pack) and guarantee that all concerns are followed up within 5 days. We have provided you with some contact people who will be able to advocate on your behalf and we are happy to discuss how the independent advocacy process works and assist in its facilitation. Residents’ Advocate Johnsonvale Home has a Residents’ Advocate, who is independent of the Johnsonvale staff and management. Their role is to listen and to record the needs of Residents and families, and to bring those ideas and concerns back to the Managers so that appropriate action can be taken. Resident’s Meeting A Resident’s Meeting is held, with the Advocate, at Johnsonvale approximately every third month. All Residents are encouraged to attend. This meeting is intended to provide a forum for Residents to safely express their views and concerns regarding the Services and Care provided at Johnsonvale. Staff do not attend. The Advocate notifies issues from the meeting to the Managers. Issues are dealt with and reported back to the Advocate for ongoing information and reporting to those affected if necessary. A Relatives meeting is also held by the Advocate every 6- months. This is run on the same principles and is held off site. The Advocate is available at all time by phone or email. Contact details are displayed in the Home. Independent Advocacy An independent Advocacy Service is provided under the Health & Disability Commissioner Act 1994. The Advocacy Service pamphlet is included with this pack and further copies are available on request. This is a free service. The contact number for the service in this region is 0800 423 638. Informed Consent The Health and Disability Services Consumer Rights Code (1996) requires the provider to obtain informed consent from the Resident before undertaking any treatment procedure or service. Johnsonvale home abides by this code. The Code states that the process for seeking consent, either from the Resident or from their Enduring Power of Attorney, must be provided to the Resident in a form that is understood. At the time of consent being sought, the information must be clearly outlined and the Resident must be encouraged to ask questions. The Resident must be informed of the following:  A separate consent must be obtained for each proposed treatment or procedure and services will only be provided if the Resident has made an informed choice and given consent. This may be verbal.  Consent must be in writing if: o The Resident is participating in research. o The procedure is experimental. o General Anaesthetic is used. o There is significant risk of adverse effects to the Resident.  If a circumstance arises where there is a potentially contentious issue of informed consent, or if the Resident and/or the agent do not consent, then all relevant information must be recorded in the records.  Every Resident is deemed competent to make an informed choice unless there are reasonable grounds for believing that the Resident is not competent. In this situation they give informed consent appropriate to their level of competence.  Every Resident has the right to withdraw consent to services or refuse services.  Every Resident has a right to express a preference as to the provider of the service. Insurance Johnsonvale Home will take all due care to protect your personal belongings, however your personal belongings are not covered by the Home’s insurance. You need to discuss with your family/whanau or Enduring Power of Attorney whether you need to take out your own personal insurance particularly for items of significant value. Resident Choice Johnsonvale is committed to ensuring that all Residents are given adequate choice in relation to quality of life and conducting activities fundamental to your daily routine. Where possible we aim to ensure that your individual values and beliefs are incorporated into the society of the Home. Resident Incidents Residents and their families need to understand that all incidents and accidents involving them [including neglect and abuse] need to be documented so management can ensure that solutions are found and the situation does not arise again. Please use the Complaints Procedure available or feel free to talk about the issue with a staff member that you trust. Our staff encourages issues of concern to be raised so that we are able to continuously improve the care that we provide. Sexuality and Intimacy Whatever sexual activities Residents’ choose to participate in within the privacy of their rooms, will be acceptable to staff and management. It is recognised that Residents have the right to choose, provided that any sexual activity is kept within the privacy of their own room and therefore cannot offend others. Where a Resident expresses the wish for specific cultural, religious, or ethnic practice, these requests will be accepted in the context of the request made and the availability of an appropriate private area. We are happy to put you in touch with an appropriate counseling service, or provide you with any educative or informative material regarding sexual health advice. Voting and Jury Service Rights and Responsibilities You have the right to vote, and to participate in jury service should you be required. Our staff will assist you at these times to ensure that you make informed choices. The Home arranges for voting to take place on site at election time. Johnsonvale Routines and Services Meals The menu for the week is displayed on the wall outside the kitchen. Daily menus are displayed on the black board situated in the corridor outside the kitchen. Menus are prepared with the assistance of a Dietitian and regularly reviewed. A sample menu is included with this information. Please inform your Caregiver if you have any special food preferences or dietary requirements. All meals, and your morning and afternoon tea, are served in the dining room, at the following times:  Pre-breakfast beverage 7.00am (in your room)  Breakfast 8-30am  Morning Tea 10-30am  Dinner 12-15pm  Afternoon Tea 3-15pm  Tea 5-15pm  Supper 7-30pm If you wish to eat in your room, please speak to the caregiver who is looking after you. You may wish to have breakfast in bed some days, however we prefer that other meals are taken in the dining room un less you are ill. We encourage Residents to have input into menu choices and likes and dislikes. For this reason and because we wish to optimise your health, we need to know if you have any particular dietary requirements. If you have been assessed as requiring special feeding equipment such as modified cutlery or drinking cups, please inform our staff as to what equipment you like to use. Medication Administration Johnsonvale Home generally takes responsibility for your medication. We have our medications specially packed by a pharmacy and have a procedure for identifying the correct person. If you do wish to take responsibility for your own tablets/medicines, we can assist you to ensure that they are clearly labeled in easy to use blister packs. You will need to assist us by keeping a record of which medication you are taking and ensuring medications are kept locked in a drawer. Staff will be able to tell you about the purpose and side effects of your medication. If you lose a tablet or forget to take your medication, please inform the staff as soon as possible. The times that medications are usually given out are listed below:  Before breakfast between 6am and 7am  Breakfast time  Lunch time  Tea time  Bed time If Residents have medication that must be administered on a specific schedule outside these times that is followed. Laundry Services Like most facilities, we launder most of our Residents’ clothing on site as required. Whilst we take all due care and responsibility when laundering, you need to be aware that we cannot be held financially liable should clothing shrinkage, damage, or loss occur. Your personal clothing will be collected from your room each morning or evening and will generally be returned laundered the following day. To help us return your clothing correctly please ensure that all of your clothing is clearly labelled with a permanent label or marking pen. Labelling needs to be renewed frequently by your family. We prefer that you do not have woolen garments. Washing for woolen jerseys and delicate clothing will be done, however these may best be taken away for relatives to do. For Health and Safety reasons hand washing must not be done in bedrooms. We ask that your family/whanau or friends take home clothing items of value or significance, and that you organise your own dry-cleaning. Recreation and Activities We are keen to determine and support your interests in the areas of Arts, Music, Exercise, Life Skills Development, and Recreation. Johnsonvale’s Diversional Therapist, Terry, works fulltime and coordinates the Activity Programme with the assistance of Irene on a Tuesday. The Home encourages groups from outside to perform or visit our home. Visits from local schools and kindergartens are also welcomed. Several extremely proficient musicians perform for the Residents on a regular basis. A timetable of regular activities offered at Johnsonvale is attached. This is under constant review and suggestions are very welcome. We are keen for you to contribute any ideas for activities to the staff and we will endeavour to accommodate them. In addition to this timetable, Residents receive help and encouragement to continue their own craft activities, or to embark on new crafts. Some materials for individual projects (such as toy making or knitting) are available on request. Craft classes are provided as needed. Johnsonvale also has a raised bowling facility, for indoor bowls, within the Recreation Room. Outings We organise a number of outings outside of the facility. The Home owns a mini-bus (with wheelchair hoist), which is used for regular outings for our Residents. There is also a car available that smaller groups can be taken out in. We ask you to co-operate in the wearing of seatbelts or any other restraint device whilst traveling. Residents continue to attend activities such as Care and Craft, Marsden Club, Bridge Club, Stroke Club and various other activities. Visits are also arranged to various events – such as exhibitions, concerts etc – attendance at these is at the Resident’s expense. Community Resources The following community support groups are available and may be of interest to you. Please see the staff if you would like to be put in contact with any of them.  RSA  Parkinson’s Society  Alzheimer’s Society  Cancer Society  Citizens Advice Bureau  Marsden Club  Age Concern  Grey Power  Care and Craft  Stroke Club  Johnsonville Bowling Club  Public Library Services – including the Housebound Service  Deaf Foundation  Blind Foundation – including Talking Books Library Services Johnsonvale has a small library on site, which Residents are welcome to borrow books from. The Housebound Service is offered to Residents who have joined the library. Up to two bags of books are delivered to and collected from Resident’s rooms by the Diversional Therapist on a four to six weekly basis. Those who are capable are encouraged to continue to visit the library. Hairdresser The hairdresser comes to the Home about once a week depending on demand. A special room is set aside for hairdressing. If you wish to make an appointment please inform your Caregiver. This service is not included in your fee and should be paid for by you. Shopping There is a small Shop on the premises where you can buy items such as tissues, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, or batteries. Ask your Caregiver if you wish to make a purchase. Transport Should you require transport outside of the facility, our local taxi company is: Wellington Combined Taxis Phone 0800 344 444 In some specific circumstances, Residents may qualify for council assistance with taxi fares. Please see Terry, our Diversional Therapist about eligibility criteria. Religious Services Several denominations, including Church of England, Roman Catholic, and Open Brethren, hold services at Johnsonvale on a regular basis. Professional Services Doctor All Residents must have a General Practitioner. You may retain your current General Practitioner if they will visit you in the Home. Should you need to change, the Home can recommend alternative doctors who already visit here. Your fees for GP service are covered to a predetermined maximum amount. If your doctor’s charges exceed this amount the difference may be charged on to you. Respite Residents pay their own doctors costs. Arrangements to see your doctor should be made through the RN or Clinical/Operations Manager Payment for GP visits arranged by you or your family without our involvement will be your responsibility to pay. Podiatrist We can arrange for a podiatrist to come to the Home to see you, should you require this service. Your fees cover the cost of basic podiatry from the podiatrist contracted to the Home. You may retain your own podiatrist at your own expense. Additional visits may be organised fro thwe Home Podiatrist at your own cost. Dentist We are happy to assist you to arrange appointments at your Dentist or Dental Technician. Please speak with your Caregiver. This service is not included in your fee and should be paid for by you. The Home’s Environment Smoking Johnsonvale is a smoke free environment. If you, or your visitors, wish to smoke, please do so outside in the designated area only. It is important that people who do smoke dispose of butts appropriately. They must not be discarded into the rubbish bins or garden. Sand filled trays are provided in the designated location. Please respect this. Resident and Service Areas Our Home has areas both inside and outside that may pose a danger to your health and safety. We have a large outside area that has been made safe for your use and comfort. Inside, a number of areas have been designated “staff only” and we ask that you respect our need to operate the facility in such a way. Your Belongings Money and Valuables Johnsonvale Home accepts no responsibility for lost or misplaced cash or valuables. An in-house banking and safekeeping service is available to all Residents. Please speak to Leslie Symons, Q/D Manager, or Kathryn Watson, Administrative Assistant, about this facility. Personal Possessions You are welcome to bring in personal items of furniture (small items like a favourite chair or lowboy), ornaments, pictures, TV and Radio, floor mats, curtains, bedspread, etc, to personalize your room. Please ensure that all personal items are clearly and permanently marked with your name. This includes all clothing and footwear, your glasses, hearing aid and dentures, and anything that can become separated from you – for instance soft toys, radios. Electrical Appliances All electrical appliances brought into the Home for use by Residents must first be checked by a qualified person to certify the electrical safety of the appliance. Electrical safety needs to be checked each year. This is the responsibility of the Resident and/or their family. The Home has all electrical equipment checked by an outside agency each year. If Resident equipment does not carry the required identification that it has been checked that will be done and the cost passed on to the Resident. Electric Blankets Electric Blankets are not permitted in the Home, as they are a fire risk. Wheat Bags We prefer you to use wheat bags rather than hot water bottles. Each Resident should have their own wheat bag(s) labeled with their name. Wheat Bags are available for around $15 in our shop. Radios/Television Please feel free to listen to your radio, or to have your television on in your room. We do need you to consider others however, and would prefer the volume to be down, especially at night. Should you have a hearing impairment then earphones should be fitted to the television or radio. Communication and Visitors Visitors Your relatives and friends are welcome to visit you, or to take you for an outing, between the hours of 8am and 9pm. Outside these hours please discuss your needs with us. To assist us to meet our obligations under the Health and Safety in Employment Act (1992), all visitors are asked to sign in and out of the Visitors Book on the foyer table when they arrive and on leaving - at every visit. This is for safety reasons. Visitors are asked to respect the rights and privacy of other Residents while visiting, particularly if it is late at night. When going out of the home, please inform a staff member and sign the book, situated on the table to the right of the lift. This is to ensure we know where you are and when you are expected to return. Please advise if you would like us to keep you a meal. Telephone & Fax The Johnsonvale Home telephone number is (04) 478 4023 The Johnsonvale Home fax number is (04) 478 4025 There are telephones situated in several areas of the Home, which you may use. There is one in the Blue Room, one downstairs and another upstairs in the North Wing, one in the Recreation Room and in the foyer upstairs just outside the lift. Feel free to use the telephone at any time to make local calls. For Local calls: Dial 9 to connect to an outside line, and then the number you require. If you wish to make toll calls please speak with a Caregiver who will assist you to place the call. Toll calls can only be made from certain phones as the Home has a toll bar. Toll calls made by Residents are your responsibility for payment; they are not paid for by the Home. Personal Telephone If you want a private telephone line, this can be installed, at your expense, in your bedroom. Telephone accounts will be your responsibility. Your family can contact Telecom direct to have this arranged. The Johnsonvale mailing address is: Johnsonvale Rest Home P O Box 13-125 Johnsonville Wellington 6440 Mail is delivered to the home on a daily basis (Monday to Friday) and is distributed to the Residents around lunchtime. A mailbox is kept on the table outside the lift in the Main Foyer. Please put your mail into the box or give mail to be posted to your Caregiver. Stamps are available for purchase through your Caregiver. Johnsonvale Home has an email address that can be used to send letters and pictures to Residents, or messages to the Home’s Clinical Operations Manager or Quality Development Manager. Please feel welcome to utilize this facility. Your letter will be printed for your Resident and a reply sent if they wish that. We do ask that you restrict scanned pictures to a low resolution (dpi). Our printer is black and white. The email address is johnsonvale@xtra.co.nz (QD Manager) or cm.johnsonvale@xtra.co.nz (CO Manager) Newspapers You may wish to order personal newspaper(s) at your own expense. The Dominion Post newspaper is read to Residents in the lounge before lunchtime, Monday to Friday, and is available throughout the day. The Sunday papers are also available for Residents. The local papers – Contact and Independent Herald are delivered weekly for Resident’s information. Emergency Resuscitation All Johnsonvale care staff are trained to provide emergency resuscitation and update this skill every 2 years. As per Common law, Johnsonvale Home will provide all assistance possible where there is an urgent need for medical care. In such instances this care can be provided without informed consent. In the event of Resuscitation (CPR) being required – for example if a Resident suddenly and unexpectedly collapses, this will be started without gaining the Resident’s prior consent if the Resident’s views have not been documented. Decisions regarding Resuscitation (CPR) for a particular Resident prior to it being necessary, will not be made without the Resident’s involvement in the decision making process. This is because the law states that the only person who can make decisions about refusing life saving actions, in advance, is the person him/herself. If a person is not mentally capable of this, then there is no-one else who is legally allowed to do so except a doctor. Advance Directives Definition of an Advance Directive The Code of Health and Disability Consumers Rights defines an Advance Directive as: “A written or oral directive: a] by which a consumer makes a choice about a future health care procedure; and b] that is intended to be effective only when he or she is not able /competent to make choices.” E.g. During a cardiac or respiratory arrest. Johnsonvale Home will acknowledge, and abide by, valid Advance Directives made by Residents. A copy of this document will be kept in the Resident’s file. All Advance Directives, made at Johnsonvale, will be countersigned by a General Practitioner [GP], as witness to the Resident’s competency at the time. Any decision to act on the Advance Directive is then less open to dispute. The GP is also able to provide some protection from the possibility of undue influence. They can ensure that the decision is made with the relevant medical information and whether any new medical information would have affected the Resident’s decision. Each Advance Directive is reviewed on a regular basis as part of the regular Medical review and care planning review. If you would like to see a copy of the full Johnsonvale Home Policy & Procedure on Resuscitation and Advance Directives, or would like to discuss this issue further, please ask the Clinical/Operations Manager or Quality/Development Manager |
| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 |
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| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 |
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| Details re Meals | All meals are prepared on the premises. Residents are welcome to have special food brought in for them at any time. Daily menus are displayed on the black board situated in the corridor outside the kitchen, weekly menus displayed beside the board. Menus are prepared with the assistance of a Dietitian and regularly reviewed. Please inform your Caregiver if you have any special food preferences or dietary requirements. All meals, and your morning and afternoon tea, are served in the dining room, at the following times: v Pre-breakfast beverage 7.00am v Breakfast 8-30am may have in bed v Morning Tea 10-30am v Dinner 12-15pm v Afternoon Tea 3-15pm v Tea 5-15pm v Supper 7-30pm If you wish to eat in your room, please speak to the caregiver who is looking after you. You may wish to have breakfast in bed some days. We encourage Residents to have input into menu choices and likes and dislikes. For this reason and because we wish to optimise your health, we need to know if you have any particular dietary requirements. If you have been assessed as requiring special feeding equipment such as modified cutlery or drinking cups, please inform our staff as to what equipment you like to use. | |
| Staffing Details | Twenty-four hour care is provided by Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Diversional Therapist and Caregivers, supported by regular visits from Doctors, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Dietician and Pharmacists. The Home has close links with hospital and community services. Residents chose their own GP, approximately 15 different GPs visit the Home. Every Resident is allocated a Key Worker, - the Caregiver who will have the most to do with your care on a day-to-day basis. Each Caregiver works under the jurisdiction of the Clinical/Operations Manager, Frances Homan, an experienced Registered Nurse. Johnsonvale’s Quality/Development Manager, Leslie Symons, is also an experienced Registered Nurse. Staffing levels are based on recommendations of the SNZ HB 8163:2005. Registered Nurse on site 24 hours 7 days. RN Manager on call as well at all times. | |
| Associated Complexes | Stand alone Home. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | § Personal Toiletries and clothing § Specialist Medical Fees Doctors fees in excess of a predetermined amount may be charged on to Residents where the doctor charges in excess of the majority of other GPs. When the docrtor visit is requested by the Resident/family and not considered to be necessary by the Clinical Operations Manager this will be charged on to the Resident. Doctors fees, Pharmacy charges and Podiatry is charged to Respite residents. Incontinence products are charged to Respite residents § Special X-rays § Optometrist Fees § Audiologist Fees § Advocacy charges § Dental Fees § Hairdresser § Solicitors Fees § Equipment aids, medical supplies or services not covered under the Disability Issues Directorate Budget. These charges will need to be claimed under another part of the healthcare budget or the charges will need to be passed on. § Transport to and from medical or other appointments, or ‘after hours’ visits from medical staff may also need to be charged for. In the case of Respite Care Residents there will be a charge for all Medical visits and Medications. Respite residents should supply incontinence products and/or dressing products. | |
| Updated: 30 Sep 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | Spoken by resident |
| Dutch | Yes | 2 residents Dutch, 1 resident Afrikaans |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | Several staff members Fijian islanders |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | Staff members |
| Filipino | Yes | Staff member |
| French | No | but one staff member has very basic understanding. |
| Hindi | Yes | staff members |
| Interpreter | Yes | Available through Community Interpreting Service |
| Italian | Yes | staff member |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Resident Clinical/Operations Manager |
| Samoan | Yes | staff member |
| Spanish | Yes | Chilean resident |
| Welsh | Yes | staff member has understanding and some language |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Regular services and communion each month. Anglican minister visits |
| Baptist | No | available on request - Church close by |
| Brethren | Yes | Regular services |
| Buddhism | No | available on request |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Multidenominational representation. Any faith is welcome and particular spiritual/religious practices supported whenever possible. |
| Hinduism | No | available on request - Temple close by |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Islam | No | available on request |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | available on request |
| Judaism | No | available on request |
| Methodist | Yes | Church Close by - Union Parish. Minsiter visits parishioners and on request. |
| Non denominational | No | All views are respected |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Church Close by - Union Parish. Minsiter visits parishioners and on request. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly services and communion, Pastoral Care visitor |
| Salvation Army | No | available on request |
| Seventh Day Adventist | No | available on request |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Non/interdenominational Home. Any faith welcome. Bretheren Services and Communion regularly. |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.20 km | 5 - 10 minute walk on flat to train and bus |
| Shops | 0.20 km | 5 - 10 minute walk on flat to shops |
| Mall | 0.20 km | 5 - 10 minute walk to Johnsonville Mall |
| Parks | 0.10 km | Small park around corner, gardens at Home |
| Library | 0.30 km | Approximately 15 minute walk to Public library. Library service available in house |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | DT doing this at present |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | A Trust Board, within the Religious and Welfare sector, governs Johnsonvale Home. Johnsonvale Home is committed to providing high quality, appropriate care that goes beyond the minimum requirements set by statutory bodies – for example the Standards of C |
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| Updated: 1 Nov 2010 | ||
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