Hospital Care

Wiltshire Home & Hospital

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Contact Details
Detail
Address28 Victoria Street  
City/TownRangiora
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone03 313 2805
Mobile0211505392
ManagerLynn James (Phone: 03 313 2805)
OwnerWiltshire Lifecare (Phone: 03 313 2805)
Email
Updated: 28 Feb 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsSome Rooms
Updated: 26 Mar 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care27
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyNo
Single room, ensuite, view. New room
Impending vacancyYes
Updated: 24 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes Registered Nurse on duty each shift
Enrolled Nurse Yes Enrolled Nurse on duty with Registered Nurse each afternoon shift
Physiotherapist Yes Contracted from a private practice in the local area. Also access to Day Hospital at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Occupational Therapist Yes Available by referral.
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Assists Diversional Therapist
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes Podiatrist visits the Facility weekly
Dietitian Yes Available on referral.
Kaumatua Negotiable Local Kaumatua available when needed
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Visits weekly. Chaplain also provides pastoral care.
Updated: 27 Oct 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Oxygen Management Yes
Wound Care Yes Clinical Manager assesses wound care. Registered Nurses attend to wound care.
Diabetic Care Yes Registered Nurse on duty each shift.
Continence Advisor Yes By referral, accessed via Hospital
Infection Control Yes Infection Control team with input from Medlab.
Specialist Palliative Care Yes Accept Palliative Care Residents.
Palliative Care Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes Accept Residents who are under care or supervision from Psych. Services for the Elderly
Clinical Manager Yes Clinical Manager responsible for the Clinical Care of Residents. Works daily and on call after hours.
Updated: 27 Oct 2010

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes
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 Contract Yes
Whanau Room No However we do provide a pull out bed for use as required. We also have a small lounge equipped with tea making facilities and fridge. Bathroom also attached.
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Shared) Yes One only
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes By prior agreement.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Separate line
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Thermostat in the wall in each room.
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Main lounge and two sunrooms in Victoria Wing. Two large lounge areas in Ivory Wing
Outings Yes
Smoking Permitted No Designated areas outside only
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 25 May 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Updated: 22 Jun 2007

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Brethren Yes We are able to meet the needs of Brethren residents.
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Updated: 22 Jun 2007

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association