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Pohlen Hospital
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Pohlen Hospital is a Charitable Trust Hospital which strives to provide appropriate health care of a high standard for the people of Matamata and the surrounding community.
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 56 Rawhiti Avenue View Map |
| City/Town | Matamata |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 881 9100 |
| Fax | (07) 881 9101 |
| Manager | Anton Turner (Phone: 07 - 881 9100) |
| Owner | Pohlen Hospital Trust Board |
| Email | |
| Website |
http://www.pohlen.co.nz
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Updated: 10 May 2010 |
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 23 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | No |
We currently have no vacancy/ies for long term care, and no vacancy/(ies) for short term care.
Talk to us about your continuing care needs and our waiting list (if necessary).
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| Impending vacancy | No |
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
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Updated: 3 Sep 2010 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
| Registered Nurse |
200 |
Yes |
24 hour cover x1 plus additional cover during office hours |
| Enrolled Nurse |
40 |
Yes |
rostored shifts alongside nurse aides |
| Physiotherapist |
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Yes |
Physiotherapist is available for assessment and treatment |
| Occupational Therapist |
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Yes |
Contracted OT brought in as required |
| Own Social Worker |
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Yes |
Contracte on an as needed basis |
| Diversional Therapist |
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Yes |
5 days a week 08.30 - 3.00pm and 9-12 on Saturdays
Extra cover on special occaisions |
| Hairdresser |
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Yes |
Local hairdressers come to the hospital. |
| Podiatrist |
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Yes |
Visiting podiatrist. |
| Dietitian |
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Yes |
All menus are rgularly audited by Dietician and modified seasonally. The dietitian will be consulted if required for individual patient needs. |
| Accredited Visitors |
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Yes |
A number of community volunteers visit and read to patients, sing play muusical instruments. The local primary school allso provide entertainment. |
| Kaumatua |
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Yes |
Can visit. |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor |
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Yes |
Chaplains visit on a regular basis and services are also held in the lounge. |
| Other Personnel |
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Yes |
Local singers visit each month to entertain the residents. |
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Updated: 21 Oct 2009 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management |
Yes |
experienced in the provision of care required for gastrostomy/ nasogastric management. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability |
Yes |
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| Oxygen Management |
Yes |
Oxygen management equipment available including oxygen concentrators and piped oxygen. |
| Surgical Followup |
Yes |
Broad range of visiting consultants hold outpatient clinics at Pohlen and we have an endoscopy /minor day surgery theatre suite on site. |
| Wound Care |
Yes |
All Matamata GPs are tenants on site |
| Diabetic Care |
Yes |
Diabetes Nurse Educator based on site |
| Infection Control |
Yes |
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| Specialist Palliative Care |
Yes |
Pohlen Hospital specialises in the individuals end stage palliative care. We encourage the family to be active in their care and are able to stay with their relative as their death becomes imminent. |
| Palliative Care |
Yes |
Organised on a case by case basis with Disability Support Link |
| Psychiatric Care |
Yes |
Waikato DHB has Psychiatrist clinics on site |
| Stroke Rehabilitation |
Yes |
Waikato District Health board have funded rehabilitation clients for allocated amount of time. The focus of Pohlen Hospital is to enhance the individuals ability to perform daily living tasks and will liase with the funding agent for the client. |
| Primary Rural Health Care |
Yes |
All Matamata GPs are tenants on site |
| Gerontological Care |
Yes |
DHB Gerontologist Clinics |
| Urology |
Yes |
Visiting specialist |
| Community Health |
Yes |
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| Clinical Manager |
Yes |
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| Psychologist |
Yes |
Visiting Psychologists and therapists |
| Psychiatrist |
Yes |
visiting service |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities |
Yes |
Broad range of visiting consultants hold outpatient clinics at Pohlen and we have an endoscopy /minor day surgery theatre suite on site. |
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Updated: 1 Apr 2010 |
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
| Under 65 yrs with Disability |
Yes |
We can accommodate. |
| Day Care |
Yes |
If pre-arranged. Daily fee. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
Yes |
GP Beds, Respite Care and private short term care |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care |
Yes |
GP Bed contract in place |
| Palliative Care Contract |
Yes |
Palliative care provided on an individual basis |
| Whanau Room |
Yes |
Multi purpose room used to meet individual needs. |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
Seven |
| Rooms (Shared) |
Yes |
Six |
| Ensuite |
Yes |
Each room has an ensuite. |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
This may be negotiated to meet hospital requirements. |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
'Happy Hour' in the evenings. |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
One cat, a visiting dog, two budgies and some fish. |
| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
Portable phone available. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room |
Yes |
Each room has its own heat pump |
| Maori Kaupapa |
No |
The facilities residents are predominantly pakeha, however we do have a Kaumatua, - Waaka Gage |
| Residents Committee |
Yes |
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| Newsletter |
Yes |
'Pohlenation' |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
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| Confused Residents |
Yes |
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| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
Two lounge areas; one general, one televison snug. |
| Outings |
Yes |
For special events in the town. |
| Rural Setting |
Yes |
Situated in Matamata |
| Smoking Permitted |
No |
We are trying to keephte site smoke free and signage is in place. |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
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| Audit report available |
Yes |
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Updated: 1 Apr 2010 |
Interests And Activities
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Monthly meetings of the Arthritis Society available in Matamata, RSA within walking distance/in a wheelchair, cards, email access will be provided by office staff, exercises twice weekly, raised garden beds, views of lovely gardens, happy hour, able to access pool at town complex, good library facilities in the town, newspaper reading, quizzes, videos, outings (if a special event is on we will arrange for residents to attend).
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Updated: 15 Apr 2007 |
Additional Information
| Topic | | Details |
| Details re Meals |
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Dining room. Private area can be arranged for family functions. Special dietary needs are accomodated. |
| Staffing Details |
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Registered Nurse 24 hours. |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include |
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Please see manager. |
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Updated: 15 Apr 2007 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| English |
Yes |
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Religious Affiliations
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
| Non denominational |
Yes |
All denominations will visit the hospital. |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
| Public Transport |
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Not available. Taxi service. |
| Shops |
0.50 km |
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| Parks |
0.10 km |
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| Library |
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In town. |
Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| Audit report available |
Yes |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) |
Yes |
Joint Winners of the INSite Overall Excellence in Care Awards, 2009; Winner of the Quality Health NZ Innovative Delivery Award, 2009 and Finalists in the Community Connections Award, 2009 |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) |
Yes |
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| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) |
Yes |
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| Telarc Quality Health. (Auditing Agency) |
Yes |
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Updated: 9 Oct 2009 |
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