Hospital Care
Ranfurly Care Limited - Hospital
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We are currently building a new 60 bed hospital to replace our tired exisiting facility. Our current residents at the time the new faciity is ready to open in September 2013 will have priority for admission to this beautiful new facility.
We aim to provide residents of Ranfurly with quality aged living in a homely environment that supports individuality,personal choice and independence. |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 |
Our facility also offers these services:
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| Name | Ranfurly Care Limited |
| Address | 539 Mt Albert Rd View Map |
| Suburb | Mt Roskill 1042 |
| District | Central |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| Postal Address | P O Box 27393 Auckland 1440 |
| District Health Board Area | Auckland |
| Phone | (09) 625 3400, |
| Fax | (09) 624 2080 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Helen Martelli (Phone: 027 552 6321) |
| Owner | Ranfurly Care Limited (Phone: 09 625 3400) |
| Website | http://www.ranfurly.org.nz |
| Updated: 9 Apr 2013 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 26 Feb 2013 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 35 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| We will be opening a brand new 60 bed hosptial facility in September 2013. All bedrooms will have ensuites and the decor will be beautiful. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 19 Jun 2013 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our hospital always has Registered Nurses on duty. In addition to this we have a full time Care Manager who is also a Registered Nurse overseeing and managing the care services. The General Manager is also a Registered Nurse | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our registered Physiotherapist works across the site and from the gym helping particularly with mobility issues. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We have a registered Occupational Therapist who plans and supervises programs and activities both on and off site as well as professional assessments of special needs related to daily living. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapists organise a range of activities such as concerts, films, newsgroups and outings. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser calls regularly for men's haircuts and is available for the ladies requirements on request. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A registered Podiatrist calls regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Available on request. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Our Chaplain calls in regularly and conducts services in all areas and Communion once a month. Representatives of other denominations also visit. | |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| End of Life/Palliative Care’ | Yes | All Registered Nurses have received training in the use of the Liverpool Care Pathway. Our staff provide end of life care that is respectful and maintains the dying persons dignity. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Individual requirements can be discussed and appropriate care provided. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | An oxygen specialist can call to provide the necessary direction to our staff. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Appropriate and skilled care is available. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We provide diabetic care as required. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Our nurses are experienced and skilled in this area. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a designated infection control nurse to maintain systems and procedures throughout, which ensures high standards of infection control. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | External specialist nurses are available to call when necessary. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We involve our Physiotherapsit and Occupational Theraspit in developing an individualised plan of care for all stroke rehabilitation |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We have a specialised 24 bed unit with, very experienced dedicated and caring nurses. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | This is our special field of expertise in which all staff are experienced and capable. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Our staff have particular skills and experience in caring for the elderly. We have a very low staff turnover. Many of our staff have been at Ranfurly for over 10 years. |
| Anthroposophical Care | Yes | We are happy to facilitate alternative medical paradigms in consultation with our medical professionals. |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 | ||
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| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Palliative Care Contract | No | Palliative care, where appropraiiate is part of the care offered for our exisitng clients. |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | A small quiet private sitting room is available for family meetings. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Single rooms are available. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | 4 bedded rooms can be very suitable for some who enjoy the company of others and find a single room lonely. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Couples can have 2 single rooms near to each other or sometimes one partner is in the rest home or secure unit while the other is in the hospital. Regular visits are facilitated. |
| Ensuite | No | Showers, toilets and bathrooms are located close to all rooms. |
| Female residents only | No | We provide services to both genders |
| Male residents only | No | We provide services to both genders |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents may bring in their own comfortable chair and TV. Small items for shelves and walls are reminders of home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Family may supply alcohol. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Georgie Girl is the hospital cat. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Each request is considered individually. Animals are always welcome to visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A personal phone can be arranged with Telecom at usual domestic rates. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | The hospital is centrally heated. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are skilled and continually review their practices for meeting the needs of all residents. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Nursing staff and Diversional Therapy staff work with residents and families to ensure that all are as happy and feel as safe as is possible. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | A small quiet room is available in the hospital. Larger lounges are available in the rest home and open to hospital visitors. |
| Outings | Yes | When the patient's condition permits regular outings can be undertaken. |
| Rural Setting | No | The hospital is warm and sunny and has wide city views over Epsom and One Tree Hill.When the weather permits residents sit outside under sunshades taking in the view. |
| Smokers Room | No | Partially covered outdoor areas are available to smokers. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is restricted to designated areas only. |
| Semi-Secure | No | All residents are free to leave at any time. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Sprinklers are installed along with heat detectors and smoke detection systems. All these systems are maintained and serviced regularly. |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 | ||
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Visiting R.S.A Welfare officer, religious services, email, internet, regular entertainers, exercises, garden, happy hours, social group, library, movies, musical activities, scenic views, newspaper reading, quizzes, van outings, Ranfurly pets,access to patient advocate,BBQ's (summer), fish and chip lunches (winter), housie, special events, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Entertainers, Exercises, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Music, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Pool table, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Sing-a-longs, Swimming, Videos, Views |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Specialised meals available e.g thickened fluids, diabetic meals, low fat etc. Cultural requirements met. Individualised nutritional profiles compiled. | |
| Staffing Details | High staff/patient ratio.Registered nurse on duty 24hrs x 7 days per week. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | All residents pay the same fees regardless of the level of care required. Refer to the rest home section of this site for details. | |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cook Island | Yes | We have staff from the Cook Islands. |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | No | We have staff from Fiji. |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | We have Fijian Indian staff. |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | access to interpreting service if required |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | We have staff from Samoa. |
| Tongan | Yes | We have staff from Tonga. |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2012 | ||
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Our Chaplain visits regularly with all residents and church services are held weekly. |
| Christian | Yes | Our Chaplain welcomes all denominations to services and offers a friendly chat to all. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Church visitors call on request. Mondays - Rosary in Wing One Lounge. Friday - Mass in Wing One Lounge |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2013 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 km | City and cross town buses pass the gate. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Supermarket and mall are within walking distance. Staff accompany residents to Royal Oak fortnightly to help with shopping. |
| Mall | 0.50 km | |
| Parks | 0.05 km | Cornwall Park is within 5 minutes drive. |
| Library | 0.50 km | Public library is within walking distance. Onsite library offers many books. |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2012 | ||
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | Ranfurly is a member of this organisation, which aims to foster the interests of the aged care sector. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Some of our staff members have qualifications from this organisation. Many staff members are working with this programme with the help of our inservice coordinator . |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | Some staff members hold this certificate. |
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| Updated: 6 Sep 2012 | ||