Hospital Care
Terence Kennedy House
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The Staff at Terence Kennedy House, regardless of their cultural backgrounds,are totally committed to providing excellent holistic care for all our Residents.
Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 267 Glengarry Road View Map |
| Suburb | Oratia |
| District | West |
| City/Town | Auckland, 0650 |
| District Health Board Area | Waitemata |
| Phone | (09) 818 2207 |
| Fax | (09) 818 7762 |
| Manager | Raewyn Dunn (Phone: 09 818 2207) |
| Owner | Residential Management Limited |
| Website | www.greenviewpark.co.nz http://www.greenviewpark.co.nz |
| Updated: 19 Oct 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - enquiries very welcome. |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our Hospital and Rest Home is staffed by at least one Registered Nurse at all times. Raewyn, our Nurse Manager works full-time Monday to Friday. Our Charge Nurse co-ordinates all Nursing staff and Caregivers. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our team of Caregivers work across the 24 hours, and are responsible for all nursing care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our Physiotherapist visits each Wednesday to assess new Residents, allocate correct chairs or walking aids and commence a PT programme if that is appropriate. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Katrina is our Activities Co-ordinator. Katrina is very creative and motivational and organises a range of activities for our residents. She works Monday - Friday. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Karen visits weekly on a Wednesday | |
| Podiatrist | No | No Registered Podiatrist, but 2 qualified Registered Nurses visit 6 weekly for toenail care and foot spas! | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We use the services of a registered Dietitian who oversees the cyclical menu of our quality home cooked style meals. We also refer to her for Nutrition and Dietary assessments and guidelines. | |
| Kaumatua | No | Access to Kaumatua and Kuia from local Marae or Waitakere Hospital Maori Unit. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Salvation Army provide a monthly Devotional Service, and the local Catholic Church visits regularly. We can access other Denominations as required. | |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our Registered Nurses are qualified to continue this Management of care. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen cylinders or Oxygen concentrators available. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Appointments to Public and Private providers is facilitated, and transport arranged. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses are educated and updated on latest methods of wound care, or specialist advice is obtained from Gerentology Nurse Specialists. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Available by referral to District Health Board. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Our Nurses and Caregivers are experienced and skilled in this area. We also have access to Specialist advice from Continence Advisor at Waitakere Hospital. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a designated Infection Control Nurse to maintain systems and procedures throughout our Hospital and Rest Home. This ensures high standards of Infection Control. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Available on referral to Waitakere Hospital, but our Registered Nurses are educated to care for Stomas. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses are educated, resourced and assisted by Hospice staff at North Shore and Waitakere. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative care and its associated pain management techniques, as required. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Our Charge Nurse is an experienced and dedicated Nurse who leads the Nursing team. |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | If a bed is available. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | If a bed is available |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All rooms are single occupancy. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have full ensuite with a shower and toilet. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Terence Kennedy House encourage our Residents to personalise their rooms as this creates a homely atmosphere. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Family may supply alcohol, as long as Registered staff are informed and can monitor use. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A personal phone can be arranged with Telecom at the usual domestic rates. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | The Hospital and Rest Home has under floor heating. |
| Residents Committee | No | General Residents meeting held 3 monthly. |
| Family Committee | No | 6 monthly multi-disciplinary reviews held with Families. |
| Newsletter | Yes | 3 monthly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are skilled and continually review |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our Nurses, Caregivers and Activities Co-ordinator work with residents and families to ensure that all are happy and feel as safe as possible. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Van outings are a regular and popular feature in our weekly program. When a patient's condition permits, regular outings can be undertaken. |
| Rural Setting | No | Terence Kennedy House is set within the tranquil grounds of Greenview Park Village in Oratia, West Auckland. |
| Smokers Room | No | The building is Smoke Free |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is restricted to designated outside areas only. |
| Semi-Secure | No | All residents are free to leave at any time. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Sprinklers and smoke detectors are installed in every Resident's room. All these systems are maintained and serviced regularly. |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 | ||
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| Set in the grounds of Greenview Park Village, with independent villas and apartments. |
| Updated: 27 Feb 2008 |
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Activity programme, Art, Big print books, Board games, Bingo,Cards, Care and Craft, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Golden Oldies, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Singing |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Specialised meals available e.g. thickened fluids, diabetic meals, low fat etc. | |
| Staffing Details | A Registered Nurse is always on duty 24 hrs, 7 days per week. They supervise the team of Caregivers. No contracted staff. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Manager would be happy to discuss with you, and provide information about subsidies and fees. | |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Cook Island | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Swahili | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Tuvalu | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 km | |
| Shops | 1.00 km | |
| Mall | 2.00 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km | |
| Library | 1.50 km | |
| Updated: 11 May 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | Terence Kennedy House sits in the grounds of Greenview Park Village |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | Terence Kennedy House is a member of this organisation. |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | Terence Kennedy House is located within the tranquil grounds of Greenview Park Village. Greenview Park Village is a member of the RVA. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Many of our Staff are working towards qualifications with this organisation. |
| Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Terence Kennedy House has current Certification with this Auditing agency, verifying that we comply with the Health and Disability Sector Standards. |
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| Updated: 11 May 2011 | ||