Hospital Care
Chalmers Home
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Chalmers Home provides rest home and hospital care for older people in New Plymouth. The home is set among attractive courtyards and gardens, with glorious sea views.
Chalmers is close to New Plymouth's main shopping centre, coastal walkway, and East End and Fitzroy beaches. At Chalmers residents enjoy comfort and wonderful companionship. families and friends are always welcome. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 20 Octavius Place View Map |
| City/Town | New Plymouth |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 758 5190 |
| Manager | Belinda Burke (Phone: (06) 758 5190) |
| Owner | Presbyterian Support Central |
| Website | http://www.psc.org.nz |
| Updated: 9 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hrs per day | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Enrolled Nurses are part of our care team | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Contracted Physiotherapist provides manual handling training to all staff every 6 months | |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | Family Works Taranaki (Presbyterian Support Central)can provide counselling services when needed | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | The full time Diversional Therapist offers a varied and stimulating programme. Weekly outings in the Chalmers Home coach along with the art, reading, crossword and cards groups are part of this programme. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Assists Diversional therapist with Rest Home, Hospital and Day Care programmes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly hairdressing services available in the salon | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Services available on GP referral. Regular podiatry care provided by designated Registered Nurse. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus developed by dietician and reviewed 6 monthly. Individual dietary advice sought as required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Friends Plus, Aged Concern, Stroke Foundation, Blind Foundation, RSA, and members of relevant organisations visit regularly | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Cultural advice sought and available as necessary | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | In-house chaplain provides ecumenical support. All church denominations are welcome, and a number provide regular services. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We are well supported by a committed team of volunteers | |
| Updated: 6 Dec 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Te Rangimarie Hospice team provide palliative training, carer support training and advice. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | All staff trained in palliative care. Close liasion with Taranaki Hospice. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Close Liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital Psychogeriatric Team |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Close Liaison with A T & R Unit Taranaki Base Hospital |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | If required |
| Dialysis | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital Renal Unit |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | Available if required. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | This is our speciality |
| Urology | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital A T & R Unit |
| Community Health | Yes | Presbyterian Support Central provide a home based service. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Senior Registered Nurse in this position. We have an appointed Clinical Director. |
| Psychologist | Yes | Referral made as appropriate |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Referral made as appropriate |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Contract with Ministry of Health |
| Day Care | Yes | 5 days a week, lunchtime meal provided plus transport |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Contract with local NASC agency to provide rehabilitation |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Carer Support and Respite available in both our Rest Home & Hospital |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | In association with DHB and NASC agency. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Te Rangimarie Hospice – New Plymouth |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Lounges available for families |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | No | Bathrooms and toilets appropriately located throughout the facility |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | None in hospital cottages at present |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meet every 2 months with an independent advocate and Manager |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | Extensive coastline views |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Chalmers Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All dietary needs catered for | |
| Staffing Details | We have a strong emphasis on continuing education. Low staff turnover indicates a commitment to the wellbeing of our clients. | |
| Associated Complexes | Ngahuru Home in Hawera | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Chalmers Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | All available and all close to Chalmers Home as we are located centrally | |
| Shops | All available and all close to Chalmers Home as we are located centrally | |
| Mall | All available and all close to Chalmers Home as we are located centrally | |
| Parks | All available and all close to Chalmers Home as we are located centrally | |
| Library | All available and all close to Chalmers Home as we are located centrally plus a library bus visits outside of home every fortnight | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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| Updated: 5 Jul 2006 | ||