Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Althorp Private Hospital - McLeod Home East
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“At Althorp we aim to be leading providers in person-centred integrated healthcare"
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 9 Grantston Drive View Map |
| Suburb | Pyes Pa (near Barkes Corner) |
| District | Bay of Plenty |
| City/Town | Tauranga |
| District Health Board Area | Bay of Plenty |
| Phone | (07) 543 2912 |
| Fax | (07) 543 2913 |
| Mobile | 274 463 527 |
| Manager | Ginni Cashell (Phone: (07) 543 2912) |
| Owner | Thomas Scott, Matthew & Yvonne Best (Phone: (07) 543 2912) |
| Website | www.althorp.co.nz http://www.althorp.co.nz |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours per day nursing cares and coverage | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | Naturopath, homoeopath | |
| Updated: 28 May 2007 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Althorp specialises in caring for those with Alzheimer's type dementia |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Clinical Manager support is provided by a designated clinical Team Leader for each Home. |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Lesley Foord is our Clinical Team Leader for Dementia Care Services |
| Updated: 16 Jun 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | Available for althorp Village Residents on a case by case basis. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | No | Althorp has one bed reserved for the BOPDHB/Support Net funded Respite Care Programme Please contact Support Net to check on entitlement We are not able to offer Carer Support Beds at this time |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We do provide 24 hr registered nursing cares for palliative care |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Each Home or Ward has its own private Whanau room or small visitors lounge/quiet room |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All bedrooms at Althorp Private Hospital are single and ensuited |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | We have no shared rooms at Althorp |
| Ensuite | Yes | All bedrooms have ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage the expression of individuality in decorating the bedroom. The provision of personal items of furniture and room decoration remain at the discretion of management (for reasons of safety and practicality) |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Caution is advised and staff would monitor consumption with those with dementia |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Althorp has several resident cats |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Unfortunately we can't allow additional cats or dogs but certain birds and other pets are negotiable. People are encouraged to bring in pets to visit |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Althorp can arrange the lease of a personal line and number. Outgoing calls are charged by the minute. Generally telephones are not appropriate for those with advanced dementia |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Every room has its own thermostat to set the temperature to meet the needs of the individual |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We enjoy wonderful support from services such as the Huria Kaumatua |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meet quarterly with management to express any concerns |
| Family Committee | Yes | We have a trust called the Althorp Hospital Patient Trust which advocates strongly for clients. We also have meetings three times per year open to all family members |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have a regular newsletter for family members |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Althorp has an excellent reputation for managing those with challenging behaviours |
| Confused Residents | Yes | A specialty area of care for Althorp |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Wonderful spacious communal areas |
| Outings | Yes | We have our mobility van for outings |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Tranquil setting with park on northern side |
| Smokers Room | No | We do not permit smoking within the hospital building |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We do have designated smoking areas |
| Semi-Secure | No | Clients are either within a secure unit or an open unit |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Althorp has modern state-of-the-art sprinkler system |
| Updated: 16 Jun 2009 | ||
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| McLeod East Home has plenty of light and room for people to "wander". Its staff specialise in caring for those with Alzheimer's type dementia and understand the needs of the person afflicted and their family |
| Updated: 16 Jun 2009 |
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Activity programme, Aromatherapy, Big print books, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Chapel, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainment, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Garden, Holistic, Interdenominational, Massage, Meal choices, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Vegetarian, Visitors |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | With Dementia Care there is an emphasis on meals. The extra activity results in weight loss and frequents snacks are a requirement | |
| Staffing Details | Our operational philosophy is to have "Like with Like" that is each of the four homes specialise in a special area of care so that the staff specialise within their own area of interest. | |
| Associated Complexes | Althorp is closely linked to the Althorp Retirement and Lifestyle Village providing support services as required see www.althorpvillage.co.nz | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Haircuts, personal clothing, toiletries and some other goods and services. See the Customer Services Manager for the complete list | |
| Updated: 28 May 2007 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Jun 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | Interdenominational Church services are every Wednesday AM |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.25 km | Bay Hopper Bus departs Cheyne Road hourly Monday to Saturdays |
| Shops | 2.00 km | Greerton Shopping centre |
| Mall | 3.50 km | Fraser Street Warehouse |
| Parks | 2.00 km | Golf Course and Racecourse |
| Library | 2.00 km | Greerton Library |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Staff actively supported through all ACE Modules |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | No | |
| Telarc Quality Health. (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Three yearly certification |
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| Updated: 16 Jun 2009 | ||