Hospital Care
Maidstone Hospital, Christchurch
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Residents always come first at Maidstone Hospital. Our dedicated staff are always willing to do that little extra for our residents, and their care and friendly approach help ensure Maidstone is a loving home.
Maidstone is a small, intimate family-friendly facility and is part of a strong, supportive community. Enjoy Wholehearted Care whether you're joining us for a short stay if you need care and support while convalescing or for a caring place that you can call home. |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 Withells Road View Map |
| Suburb | Avonhead |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 358 9697 |
| Fax | (03) 358 9683 |
| Mobile | 027 2611 692 |
| Manager | Lynda Fleury (Phone: (03) 358 9697) |
| Owner | Bupa Care Services (Phone: 0800 60 80 99) |
| Website | http://www.bupa.co.nz |
| Updated: 23 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 32 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Please contact Tamara Forbes - Community Liaison on 027-273-2113 for any enquiries for Christchurch Bupa facilities. We have now become part of Bupa group which is very exciting for our staff and patients. We have large, freshly decorated rooms, all with underfloor heating, for the colder months and is air conditioned for the summer heat, telephone lines considered upon request. Very compassionate staff and a very stable skill mix of nurses are here to care for your loved one. Please feel free to contact Kim Black, Facility Manager for further information. Inspection welcome. We also provide Pallitive Care and Respite Care. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | Our team of 7 Registered Nurses work a variety of shifts to provide 24hr care to the residents. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 24/7 | Yes | Our team of caregivers are dedicated and trained in providing a high level of care for the residents. |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our Physio Assistant works 10hrs per week providing care for the residents, under the supervision our Bupa Physiotherapist who visits once a week. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Our Bupa Occupational Therapist is available if required. Staff can arrange appointments, She also works closely with the Activities staff in providing a stimulating programme for the residents. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | 5/7 | Yes | We have 3 Activities staff who work together to provide entertainment/activities for the residents, |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Fortnightly | Yes | |
| Podiatrist | 6 weekly | Yes | or as required |
| Dietitian | Yes | Available on request or if required. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular church services. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | We are able to provide high quality care for those who require it, and we are also able to access external resources for support/education if required. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Access to external sources/support if required for more complex wounds. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Access to external sources if required for more complex cases. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Access to external sources |
| Infection Control | Yes | Onsite Infection Control Committee & access to external support if required. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Access to external sources if required. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Access to external sources |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Access to external resources/support if required. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Access to external sources |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Access to external sources if required. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Access to external sources if required. |
| Dialysis | No | Access to external sources |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | Education available if needed |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | Access to external sources |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Access to external sources |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Can accommodate individual requests |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | 1 room with ensuite |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Encouraged |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | In consultation with Management and GP. Regular happy hour. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Cat |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Pets may visit |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We have a residents cordless phone available that residents can use to make and receive phone calls. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | We have underfloor heating that can be adjusted by staff if required/requested. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have regular Residents Meetings. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We have regular Family Forums. Bupa also has a National Relatives Committee, who meet regularly. The South Island Representative is a family member from Maidstone Hospital. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have a regular Newsletter. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 2 large lounges and one dining room |
| Outings | Yes | Regular van outings. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside and supervised |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | You can view audit results on the Bupa NZ website. |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | ||
| We are a newly renovated 32 bed hospital. Warm, friendly staff with caring and understanding attitudes towards the elderly.
All rooms have new carpets, beds, curtains and furniture. People are encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal belongings to enable it to feel like their home. We have an in house long term Doctor and links with any other service that may be needed. We would love to answer any queries or to hear from you so feel free to contact us. |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 |
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Activity programme, Care and Craft, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainers, Fax, Exercises, Garden, Happy Hour, Indoor Games |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2009 |
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | English Staff |
| Filipino | Yes | Filipino Staff |
| Korean | Yes | Korean Staff |
| Mandarin | Yes | Chinese Staff |
| Vietnamese | Yes | Vietnamese Staff |
| Updated: 13 Apr 2011 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Bus stop across the road. | |
| Shops | 10 minutes walk | |
| Mall | Avonhead | |
| Parks | Crosbie Park | |
| Library | Church Corner | |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | Available to view on the Bupa NZ website. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Some staff have completed their training and others are currently completing it. |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2012 | ||