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Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital

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The Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital opened in July 2009 following the closure of the Old Motueka Community Hospital.

Strategic Goal:
To create and maintain an environment that continuously focuses on quality improvement in care.
To continuously strive to enhance the Health Services for the Motueka Community.

Our Vision:
To be a leading provider of Residential Care for the people in the Motueka and the wider community.

Our Mission:
Our vision will be achieved through our mission to provide care and make positive and lasting differences in people's lives through partnership with residents, family/whanau, allied health services, the wider community and committed staff.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address15a Courtney Street  
DistrictTasman
City/TownMotueka 7120
District Health Board AreaNelson Marlborough
Phone(03) 528 9662
Fax(03) 528 4678
ManagerSharon Blackbeard (Phone: (03) 528 9662)
OwnerFriends of Motueka Hospital Trust (Phone: (03) 528 9662)
Email
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 23 Dec 2010

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care13
Updated: 23 Dec 2010

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes We have a Registered Nurse on duty 24hrs a day, and a Clinical Co-Ordinator who works Mon - Fri.
Enrolled Nurse Yes Our Enrolled Nurses work closely with the Registered Nurses to ensure good outcomes for our residents.
Physiotherapist 3 Hrs Yes We contract a Physiotherapist to work once a week or as required.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board as required.
Own Social Worker Negotiable Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board as required.
Diversional Therapist 30 Hrs Yes Qualified diversional therapist.
Activities Co-ordinator 10 Hrs Yes Trainee Diversional Therapist.
Hairdresser Yes One day per week or as required. We have our own hairdressing salon on site.
Podiatrist Yes Visits every 6 weeks.
Dietitian Negotiable Annual visit, oversees menus. All dietary needs are catered for.
Kaumatua Negotiable We have a good relationship with the local Marae and Iwi.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Weekly Church services are conducted. Personal visits available on request.
Other Personnel Yes
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes Able to be managed on site by the Registered Nurses.
Oxygen Management Yes Able to be managed on site by the Registered Nurses.
Surgical Followup Yes With support from the District Nurses.
Wound Care Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Diabetic Care Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Continence Advisor Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Infection Control Yes Can be accessed through the MedLab.
Stomal Therapist Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Specialist Palliative Care Yes We have two qualified Palliative Care Nurses on the staff.
Palliative Care Yes We have a contract to provide these services with the Nelson Regional Hospice.
Psychiatric Care Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes A speech and language therapist can be accessed through the Stroke Foundation and the NMDHB
Specialised Dementia Care Yes We have ten bed Unit.
Gerontological Care Yes Our Registered and Enrolled Nurses are experience and/or trained in this area. Ongoing training in the Aged Care Education Programme is available on site.
Urology Yes Accessed through the NMDHB
Clinical Manager Yes Desiree Heywood is a Registered Nurse who has worked in the Motueka Community for many years.
Anthroposophical Care Yes We have a trained anthroposophical nurse on the staff.
Psychologist Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Psychiatrist Yes Can be accessed through the NMDHB
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes This depends on availability of rooms.
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes This depends on availability of rooms.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes We contract with NMDHB for two GP Beds.
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Whanau Room Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes Residents enjoy Happy Hour twice a week
Pets In Residence Yes We have a cat and a kitten in residence
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Connection at own cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room No However the maintenance person is able to adjust heating in individual rooms.
Maori Kaupapa Yes Good relationship with local Kaumatua and Iwi
Residents Committee No However bi-monthly meetings are held
Family Committee No However bi-monthly meetings are held
Newsletter Yes A newsletter is distributed 3 monthly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Two lounge areas and a small library, with two courtyards outside but within the complex.
Outings Yes Regular outings organised by the Diversional Therapist.
Rural Setting Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes A designated outside area.
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes On request from the Manager.
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Interests & Activities

An extensive activities programme is developed each month and displayed around the facility and placed in each residents bedroom. This programme includes walking groups, and Tai Chi. Also available are , Big print books, Housie, Church - Interdenominational Services, Entertainment, Gardening - we have raised garden beds, Happy Hour, Library, Van outings, Indoor Bowls, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, BBQ, Casual Card Groups, Two Pianos.

Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Specific dietary needs are catered for. The menu is checked annually by a registered dietician. Meal times reflect community norms.
Staffing Details Staff are rostered according to numbers and needs of residents. Registered Nurse is on duty 24Hrs a day.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include As per admission agreement. Available on request.
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Afrikaans Yes One staff member fluent in Afrikaans
Dutch Yes Two staff members fluent
English Yes
German Yes One staff member fluent
Interpreter Yes Interpreter services may be accessed as required.
Maori - Te Reo Yes One Staff member
Polish Yes One staff member fluent
Samoan Yes Two staff members fluent
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
(Other comments) Yes Interdenominational services are held regularly. Specific religous beliefs and needs are catered for.
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Shops 1.50 km Two Supermarkets, Three Pharmacies, Banks, Bakeries, Cafes etc.
Parks 1.50 km Goodman Park, Thorpes Bush
Library 2.00 km Public Library, Own library, Large Print Books available. Talking books can be accessed.
Updated: 22 Dec 2010

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes On request from the facility manager
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes Qualified assessor on site. Compulsory for all Care Giving staff.
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Enhancing Quality Services (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 22 Dec 2010


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