Hospital Care
Kaiapoi Lodge
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Our mission is to see models of care revolve around the needs of the residents not the institution, AND where those who reside at Kaiapoi Lodge are placed in the middle of a connected, caring community of friends, family, services and care providers.
Our philosophy is based one a fundamental belief: this is our residents’ home. We want do everything in our power to meet the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of each person who resides here. We want Kaiapoi Lodge to be part of a connected, caring community of friends, family, services and care providers. Where people can dwell with independence, dignity, hope and happiness. Where the privacy of each person is respected. Overall we want Kaiapoi Lodge to be a place that celebrates life and enriches lives by providing meaning and a sense of belonging. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 6 Cass Street, (Cnr Smith & Cass St) View Map |
| Suburb | Kaiapoi |
| District | North Canterbury |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 327 7235 |
| Fax | (03) 327 7297 |
| Mobile | 021337067 / 0212268506 |
| Manager | Nicky Heppelthwaite (Phone: (03) 327 7235) |
| Owner | PRANGRELL Gary & Sandra (Phone: (03) 327 7235) |
| Updated: 25 Feb 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | All nursing staff hold a NZ practicing certificate. Everyone living in our home has what we call a 'key worker' – a registered nurse who takes a particular interest in them and their activities and makes sure that everything runs smoothly for them. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Physiotherapy is available to residents who have been assessed by their physician as requiring this service. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Kaiapoi Lodge employees a full time Diversional therapist who has either completed or is working towards completing a Diversional therapy national certificate. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | A wide range of hair care services is available for both men and women. A hairdresser is available most days and residents may schedule appointments for this on-site service as frequently as they wish. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular foot care clinics are arranged at the facility. Foot care services are provided by a registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist. Kaiapoi Lodge does pass this cost onto the resident. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | There may be occasions where a resident will require review from a Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant. Kaiapoi Lodge has a NZ Registered Dietitian who visits the facility when required. The Dietitian also works in approving our facilities menu. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | The services currently in Kaiapoi Lodge are run by the following, Anglican Church, Baptist Church, Catholic Church and the Kaiapoi Co-operating Church. Anyone of these church’s are happy to come out and offer individual spiritual support and guidance. | |
| Updated: 18 Aug 2009 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Nursing staff have the equipment and the training to manage and maintain continuous oxygen supply to those individuals who require this therapy. |
| Wound Care | Yes | All registered nursing staff are trained in wound care management. We also engage outside wound care specialists for those more complex wounds. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Infection control is the practice by which the facility prevents and manages infections. Infection Control principles are included in all aspects of providing care for all residents. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Many of our registered nursing staff have undertake dedicated palliative care training. We are fortunate enough to have Nurse Maude palliative care service as support and their staff will visit the facility to also give guidance. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Kaiapoi Lodge has a contract with the DHB to offer palliative care services. |
| Gerontological Care | No | Kaiapoi Lodges Clinical Management is led by Nicky Hepplethwaite who is a registered nurse with Postgraduate qualifications in Gerontological nursing |
| Updated: 19 Aug 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Kaiapoi Lodge has a contract with the DHB to offer palliative care services. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | A whanau room is available for friends and family. The room provides for a space away from the residents room that is also private. The room also has a bed so if family are concerned about a family member they could stay overnight. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All rooms have an en suite and are fully furnished. The rooms feature an electric hospital bed with a posture temp pressure reliving mattress. Furniture includes a bed side locker, and a reclining chair. Shelving and wardrobe are built into the room. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms in the hospital have their own ensuite attached. The ensuite has under floor heating, toilet, wet shower, basin and mirror bathroom cabinet. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Feel free to bring in a favourite furniturer, lamps, plants etc to make the room more homey, personal and comfortable. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | No | Although the rest home has a residential cat the hospital has made the decision not to have a pet for health and safety reasons. As long as pets are supervised they are certainly allowed to visit however. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | For health and safety reasons the hospital does not allow for pets to reside. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Should daily telephone calls be part of the resident’s routine, we suggest the installation of a private line. All rooms have been pre-wired to accommodate individual lines. There is also a portable phone which residents can take or receive calls on. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms are individually thermostatically controlled. Residents can choose the right heat setting to suit themselves. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Some behaviours develop as a result of the dementia process. Kaiapoi Lodge would manage these behaviours in consultation with family and medical staff. Unfortunately we cannot admit residents with behaviour problems that would impinge on fellow residents. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | For safety reasons smoking is not permitted anyway within the facility. In order to accommodate those residents that smoke, smoking is permitted aware outside the facility with some sheltered area provided. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Kaiapoi Lodge is not a secure facility. Residents with the potential to wander are not suitable for Kaiapoi Lodge. As residents mental state can change all doors are alarmed and will alert staff at night. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Our first line of defence is the smoke alarm system which is installed through the facility. As a backup every part of the home is covered by fire sprinklers which are linked to the fire department. |
| Updated: 30 Oct 2009 | ||
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | The way we see it, meals need to be both nutritious and delicious. Nutritional goals are developed by our Food Service Supervisor and staff, with input from a Consulting Dietitian, and the Residents’ Council. Three meals a day plus three nutritious snacks are provided. Likes and dislikes are taken into consideration and a alternate will be offered. As far as special and therapeutic diets are concerned, they are prepared in accordance with doctor’s orders and a nutritional supplement is provided when need be. Special devices for eating, such as rimmed plates, special cups and built-up utensils are also available for residents, whenever necessary. For the most part, meal service is offered in the dining rooms. If a resident is ill or not up to dining with others, a meal will be provided in his or her room. | |
| Updated: 18 Aug 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We will endeavour to source spiritual support to meet our residents needs. |
| Updated: 19 Aug 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Kaiapoi Lodge uses Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand as its accredited auditing agency. |
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| Updated: 19 Aug 2009 | ||