Hospital Care
Claud Switzer Memorial Trust - Kowhai
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MISSION STATEMENT - The relief, care, welfare and benefit of aged needy persons within the geographic area previously known as the Mangonui County and Kaitaia Borough.
PHILOSOPHY - We believe that the dignity, privacy and individual rights of all people must be maintained at all times and that their needs should be provided for with patience, understanding, empathy and respect, with a consistency high standard. We recognise the special relationship between Iwi and the Crown and appreciate that the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi; partnership, participation and protection must underpin any Maori health strategies that we develop. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 71 South Road View Map |
| City/Town | Kaitaia |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 408 1480 |
| Fax | (09) 408 1485 |
| Manager | Jackie Simkins (Phone: (09) 4081480) |
| Owner | Claud Switzer Memorial Trust |
| Website | www.switzer.co.nz http://www.switzer.co.nz |
| Updated: 14 Jan 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 41 |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | On duty at all times | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Available. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 32 | Yes | Qualified. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 32 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Salon on premises. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | Human Resources Manager and Facilities Manager | |
| Updated: 27 May 2007 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Access available |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Access available |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Visiting |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Access available |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | Access available |
| Community Health | Yes | Visiting |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Visiting |
| Updated: 27 May 2007 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | See Home Support Services |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | On arrangement. |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | In some rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | Relatives |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | Area |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Specified sheltered areas |
| Sprinklers | Yes |
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| Golden Age Club caters for the well elderly providing social days out for elder people. We offer good company, fun, refreshments, light lunch, transport if required. Free of charge.
Alz Club a community dementia day care programme providing a fun day out for the person with dementia and a day off for the caregiver. Free of charge. Attendance to both the Day Care centres is by referral only. Volunteer Service: volunteers always welcome. Respite Care and Carer Support available. |
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Our 1940s Extravaganza where staff performed and dressed in fourties style bought back many fond memories to residents.
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| Updated: 27 May 2007 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Full catering service available. All diets catered for. Assistance with meals given. Access to Dietician. | |
| Staffing Details | Registered Nurses available 24 hours a day. High patient carer ratio. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Fees do not include podiatry, hairdressing, individual toiletries, personal newspapers, magazines and alcohol. |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cook Island | Yes | |
| Dalmatian | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Brethren |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Ratana | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 1.00 km | |
| Mall | 1.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.50 km | |
| Library | 1.00 km |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| ISO (International Organization for Standardization) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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