Hospital Care
Otumarama
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As the leading provider of services for older New Zealanders with health and support needs, we assist people to live the best life they can, enable them to be themselves and support their relationships with family and community
Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 199 Nayland Road View Map |
| Suburb | Stoke |
| City/Town | Nelson |
| District Health Board Area | Nelson Marlborough |
| Phone | (03) 547 5659 |
| Fax | (03) 547 5656 |
| Mobile | 021 351 135 |
| Manager | Bev Foster (Phone: (03) 547 5659) |
| Owner | Oceania Group (Phone: (09) 361 0350) |
| Website | http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Updated: 11 May 2012 | |
| "Being prepared to arrange for dad to attend the Crusader's rugby game in Nelson was beyond the call of duty and very much appreciated by us all."
"My father's life quality, life expectancy and health and happiness has improved dramtically thanks to the stable environment, great nutrition and excellent staff interaction." "He gets treated as a person, not a number. Dad gets treated with respect, dignity and great care. Thank you!!!" |
| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hrs a day | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have many trained Healthcare Assistants who care for our residents. They are very passionate about what they do and how they do it. Our residents are cared for by people who genuinely care. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a qualified Physiotherapist who ensures that mobility is retained and often improved. She will put a program in place that best suits the needs of the resident individually. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Accessed as required through the Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | These are accessible through the local District Health Board. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Tania Lark is new to the Otumarama team and is passionate about providing social opportunities to our residents with in the facility as well as the community. Tania also recognises the need to exercise every part of the body including the mind. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We also have a hairdressing salon. Petina is our hairdresser, she has been working at Otumarama since it has opened. Petina does a wonderful job pampering the residents. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist is contracted and visits every six weeks to ensure that residents podiatry needs are met. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Oceania Group has a contracted Dietitian, Jessica Bowden is available for clinical assessments and to monitor resident nutritional intake and weight stability. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | At Otumarama we have interdenominational services held regularly which caters for all residents spiritual needs. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Maintenance, Administration, Laundry staff & Kitchen staff. We also have volunteers at Otumarama, one of our volunteers 'Bobbie' has been helping out at Otumarama for the last 5 years. | |
| Updated: 11 May 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | All our nursing staff are fully trained in oxygen management and are assessed annually. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Specialist input is available as needed |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Specialist input is available as needed |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Residents undergo a 'continence assessment on admission and as required. Any additional advice is available through NMPH services. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have regular Infection control meetings as part of our Quality control. The Infection control officer is the Clinical Nurse Manager Jackie Brown. |
| Stomal Therapist | No | Specialist input is available as needed. Registered Nursing Staff are trained in stomal care and are aware of supports provided through the NMHB through referral if required. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Staff have a close working relationship with the Nelson Hospice service. We have recently initiated the Liverpool Pathway, a 'best practice' system of pallative care nursing. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Our nursing staff have many years experience in caring for clients requiring palliative care. Our carers regularly participate in education from the Nelson Hospice Service. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | This is accessed through Nelson Marlborough Health Board Mental Health Services. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | The Facility Manager, Bev, has extensive rehabilitaion experience having worked in a Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre for over 65's. |
| Tracheotomy Care | No | Available as required |
| Dialysis | No | Our local hospital have specialists who have visited the facility in the past |
| Specialised Dementia Care | No | Many of our staff have completed the Dementia strand of the Wellcare caregiving qualification. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Our nursing staff between them have many years experience in this field |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Ms Jackie Brown, our Clinical Nurse Manager has many years nursing experience, Palliative Care, Assessment Treatment and Rehabilitation Nursing, Medical Nursing and Surgical Nursing. Her key focus in her nursing career is working with Older Persons. |
| Psychiatrist | No | Psychiatric services are accessed through referral to the Psychiatric Services for the Elderly based in Richmond. |
| Updated: 11 May 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | We welcome respite residents. Please enquire about our booking process. |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | We at Otumarama realise that carers some times need to book to ensure that an overseas holiday can be planned in advance. Carers can be safe in the knowledge that accomodation for their loved one is pre booked. |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Is available for Under 65yrs. We have some residents under 65 years who live at Otumarama. We have activities that are aimed a younger group of residents. |
| Day Care | Yes | Although we do not have a subsidised daycare contract, we are able to provide carer support funded daycare if required. We provide daycare support for individuals at hospital level care. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We have a lovely larger than average room that is available for respite or short term care |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Unlike many other facilities we have a dedicated respite care room and are able to take bookings many months ahead. We are taking bookings for the Christmas Period currently. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We work closely with the Nelson Pallative care service. We have initiated the 'Liverpool Care Pathway' system of Palliative care with support from the Nelson Hospice Service. Oceania also has a Specialist Liverpool Care of the Dying Pathway Nurse. |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | The Liverpool Care of the Dying Pathway was initiated at Otumarams early in 2010. This is working well and reports from families indicate that the programe was much appreciated with information provided to them at all stages of the dying process. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Including television, DVD player, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All of our rooms are large and have views of the gardens or courtyards through either large windows or patio doors. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | We have some double rooms available. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Double rooms are available for couples. They are a good size for either a double bed or 2 singles. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | It is important that our residents feel that this is their home therefore are encouraged to bring their special treasures. Safety is paramount therefore please check with the Manager Bev, so that resident's environment remains safe. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Providing this does not interfere with the operations and running of the hospital. Also happy hour every Friday |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat called Marmite, who has recently moved in and enjoys lots of attention. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | By approval of manager in first instance. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We provide the jackpoint, connection to be arranged for and paid by resident/family. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | While residents can adjust the heating in their room, all heaters do have thermostats to ensure a comfortable temperature all year round. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | But would welcome a chair person |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Some of our residents do have have some degree of confusion, however this does not impact on their quality of life at Otumarama. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large lounge and a small quiet lounge which is available at any time for residents use. |
| Outings | Yes | We have an activity programme which includes regular outings. We have recently started a 'Mens Group' where the members chose their activities or outings. |
| Rural Setting | No | Although not rural, we are down a long driveway and very private with beautiful grounds and courtyards. In peaceful setting with a stream meandering alongside. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We have a residents courtyard where smoking is allowed. There is no smoking inside the facility. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated courtyard only. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Our resident areas are fully sprinkler covered. We have regular drills around fire safety and have smoke alarms in all areas also. |
| Audit report available | Yes | Please refer to Ministry of Health web site. |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2011 | ||
| Otumarama has undergone some changes recently, including refurbishment of some rooms. These rooms are modern, have external access to either courtyards or the recently lanscaped gardens. Two of the rooms also have their own patio, patio furniture is included. All refurbished rooms have wall mounted flat screen televisions adding to the enjoyment factor. We welcome enquiries. |
| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 |
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Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, walking group, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Gas Fire, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Log fire, Massage, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, Views.
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| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Rotating 6 weekly varied menu. Residents are encouraged to dine in the dinning room as this is an opportunity for social interaction. Should a resident choose to dine in their room this is also acceptable. | |
| Staffing Details | 24 hour care, with RN on each shift + Care staff. Full Laundry and Kitchen facilities supplied. Facility Manager who is a Registered Nurse with extensive AT&R experience. Clinical Leader, Jackie, who has a wealth of nursing experience over many years.Administration & Diversional Therapist Mon-Fri + Physiotherapist available regularly. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of the Oceania Group of care facilities.These are Whareama, Green Gables, Omaio Village and Woodlands, all in the Nelson region. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Fees do not include: Podiatry for non diabetic residents, ear health care (syringe treatment), personal travel by shuttle or taxi unless to medical appointment, hairdressing, personal toiletries. | |
| Updated: 11 May 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | 2 of our carers are Fijian Indian |
| Filipino | Yes | I of our carers origionates from the Filipines. |
| German | No | . |
| Hindi | Yes | 2 of our carers speak Hindi |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Two of our carers speak maori. |
| Samoan | Yes | 1 of our carers speaks Samoan |
| Shona | Yes | One of our Registered Nurses speaks Shona language, she origionates from Zimbabwe. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We have a minister who visits on request and holds a service on site on a weekly basis. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Mass is held onsite on a regular basis and a priest can visit on request. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Bus route to town nearby | |
| Shops | Stoke shops are an easy 5 minute walk from the home. | |
| Mall | Stoke Mall is a 10 minute walk from Otumarama | |
| Parks | Broadgreen House and Gardens are a short walk away. | |
| Library | Public Library is at Stoke shopping center. Also books from the library are delivered to Otumarama. | |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | Access through Ministry of Health web site. |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | We are a member of the Aged Care Association and attend local meetings. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | No | Our Carers train using the Wellcare programme . They are required to be either completing or have completed their first level of qualification during their first year of their employment. |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | Some of our staff are currently working towards attaining this qualification |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | 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 | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 11 May 2012 | ||