Hospital Care
Puriri Court
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We are a customer focused organisation, promoting excellence in Aged Care to maintain our reputation as one of the "Best"
The management and Staff at Puriri Court Resthome & Hospital believe it is their responsibility to provide a secure, warm and homely environment to all Residents who make Puriri Court their home. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 202 Kamo Rd |
| Suburb | Kamo |
| City/Town | Whangarei |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 437 9302 |
| Fax | (O9) 4376487 |
| Manager | Mandy Beazley (Phone: 09 4379302) |
| Website | pcrh.co.nz |
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| Updated: 7 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 7 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 38 |
| Updated: 17 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour coverage for Hospital & Resthome | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Health Care Assistants work rostered duties | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a Physiotherapist visit on Request | |
| Diversional Therapist | No | Our Activities Co-ordinators are currently training to become a Diversional Therapist. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A varied and interesting programme taking into account Residents likes, dislikes, and abilities. Bus trips are available 3 days weekly. Residents decide at their meetings where they would like to go. Regular entertainment and happy hour | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdressing Salon on site. Hairdresser visits weekly, on Tuesdays | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrist visits on Request | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our Menus are developed and reviewed by a Registered Dietician on a regular basis. Meals are prepared according to the dietary requirements of our Residents | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | On Request | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Our Kaumatua will visit on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Our Chaplain visits weekly, and on request Worship services are held 3 x monthly. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a number of people who visit regularly to entertain, share their craftwork skills with our Residents. and accompany them on outings. Library visits the Facility monthly. | |
| Updated: 7 May 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Infection Control | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Accessed through Northaven Hospice |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Accessed through Northaven Hospice |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Urology | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Community Health | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Psychologist | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Accessed through local Hospital |
| Updated: 7 May 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 May 2012 | ||
| Puriri Court is Certificated and licensed to provide services to 68 complex care residents. Every effort has been made to design and furnish Puriri Court for the comfort and convenience of our residents. Residents can have single rooms with the option of en suite bathroom. Double rooms are also available. Rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, night table and chair. We encourage residents to personalize their rooms with a favourite chair, photos, treasures and other memorabilia. We are here to cater for your every need, no matter how big or small.
A comfort fund can be established. This provides ongoing funds for small purchases. Professional nursing staff are on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week. At Puriri Court we pride ourselves on the ongoing education and upskilling of our staff. All staff are committed and proud to participate in our education programme. Dietician approved Meals and refreshments, as well as special diets, are prepared on site at Puriri Court. Here there is something for everyone. We cater for both those that enjoy the company of others, and those who prefer their own company. We strive to ensure our Residents retain their own individuality and sociability. A comprehensive activity program which includes flower arranging, bingo, bowling, van drives, musical entertainment, reminiscence, reading groups, exercises, crafts, word games, birthday celebrations and cooking is provided by our dedicated activities staff. Activities are tailored to individual needs if necessary, and Residents are encouraged to participate in the formation of the Activity Plan at their Monthly Residents Meeting. To ensure our Residents are able to get out and about at every opportunity, the Puriri Court Bus departs regularly on a variety of outings. Residents enjoy the comfort of our 20 seater bus which is equipped with a wheelchair hoist enabling our chair bound Residents to enjoy outings. Residents love all the toots and waves from the public as they go about their jaunts! Family / Whanau involvement is encouraged at Puriri Court. |
| Updated: 7 May 2012 |
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Activity programme, Large print books, BBQs, Picnic facilities, Art, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, (SPCA visit), House cat (Charlie). Cards, Craft, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Dancing, bus outings 3x weekly
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| Updated: 7 May 2012 |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | at gate | |
| Shops | Local shops within 1 km. 10 minutes from Whangarei. | |
| Mall | 10 minutes | |
| Parks | 10 minutes | |
| Library | 10 minutes | |
| Updated: 7 May 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 7 May 2012 | ||
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