Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Seadrome Home and Hospital
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Seadrome is a specialist Dementia facility, unique in that we only provide care for people who have a dementia, and we are committed to promoting excellence in dementia care.
Seadrome is in a pleasant north facing garden setting were residents are freely able to walk outside onto the deck and into the garden. Although a secure environment, the surroundings and access to the outside environment give sense of freedom. The Dementia Unit has bedrooms for 25 people, we provide a range of activities which reflects the interests of the residents. Our activity programe 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons. Meaningful activities are based on values and beliefs related to past roles, interests and routines. Enjoyment is a measure of what makes activities meaningful and also reinforces a sense of identity and a sense of belonging. Individual activities also reinforce identity and impact on emotional well-being. Our activities include art, blokes group, breakfast club, book club, craft, cooking and food tasting, cultural activities, dance, garden club, musical activities and groups. We find music and singing increases participation and social behaviour.morning walks, Tai Chi,massage, sensory stimulation. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 167 Colwill Road View Map |
| Suburb | Massey |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| District Health Board Area | Waitemata |
| Phone | (09) 833 7506 |
| Fax | (09) 833 7622 |
| Mobile | 027 2226060 |
| Manager | Tina Chivers (Phone: (09) 833 7506) |
| Owner | Seadrome Ltd (Phone: (09) 833 7506) |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour registered nurse support | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Care Assistants have obtained or in the process of undertaking the NZQA Dementia certificate. we have an ongoing education programme. Care Assistants also undertake activities in their role. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Physiotherapist visits weekly, she also undertakes inservice education with staff. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | A consultant Occupational Therapist who visits weekly, undertakes assessments and is part of the planning activities group. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Diversional Therapist co-ordinates and facilates activites. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdresser visits us every 5 weeks. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrist visits every 5 weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Dietitian reviews the menus. She visits every 2 months to discuss issues aound nutrition and eating. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Kaumatua visits can be arranged for individual residents. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Pastoral Care is available Monday to Friday. Anglican minister visits and holds communication fortnightly. Being outside, sitting on the deck, easy access to the gardens, listening to the birds, feeling the sunshine & the breeze. | |
| Updated: 9 May 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Capability to manage with RN's |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrator are available. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Registered Nurses |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurses are educated and updated in latest methods of wound care, with access to a Gerentology Specialist Wound Care Nurse for advice. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Registered Nurses monitor also access to a Diabetic Care Nurse |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Access to a Continence Advisor |
| Infection Control | Yes | Designated registered nurse as Infection Control Nurse available on duty 40 hours and access to a Specialist Nurse at Waitakere Hospital. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Access to a Specialist Stoma Nurse |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Access to a Palliative Care Nurse |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative care and the associated pain managment. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | On duty 40hours per week and on call. Access to DHB mental health team for older people. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Access to a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Access to a Tracheotomy Care Specialist Nurse |
| Dialysis | Yes | Access to a Dialysis Specialist Nurse |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Specialist RN in dementia care on duty 40 hours and on call. Access to a Pschogeriatrican |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Access to a Geriatrican |
| Urology | Yes | Access to a Urology Specialist |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | On duty 40hours and on call |
| Other Nursing Specialities | No | RN.s hold current IV certificates |
| Anthroposophical Care | Yes | Access to a Nurse with Anthroposphical experience |
| Psychologist | Yes | Access to a Clinical Psychologist |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Access to a psychiatrist |
| Updated: 9 May 2012 | ||
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Appetising meals are prepared by our cook using a five week menu cycle changing every season to give variety. We have monthly meetings with a dietitian who oversees the menus and advises on dietary needs. | |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Multiculture Interpreting & Translation Service available |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 6 May 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We endeavour to maintain a connection with the Residents spirituality |
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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