Rest Home Care
Brylyn
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| We provide long term care, short term care, day care, respite care and convalescent care for the elderly and the under 65's. We have contracts with the Waikato District Health Board for the above types of care. We deliver quality care in a semi rural environment. Our facility is homely and we are able to cater for our residents individual needs with a personal approach. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 200 Te Kowhai Road View Map |
| Suburb | Te Rapa |
| City/Town | Hamilton |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 849 4025 |
| Fax | (07) 849 0361 |
| Mobile | 02102574007 |
| Manager | Cherie Christopher (Phone: 07 8494025) |
| Owner | Caitlin and Joe (Phone: 02102574007) |
| Updated: 25 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| We have single rooms with own hand basins available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 25 May 2012 | |
| Letter from DHB Portfolio Manager April 2012:
The DHB would like to congratulate the management and care team of Brylyn Rest Home for achieving so well in the recent certification audit and gaining a 3-year certification. The team at Brylyn have worked hard and the DHB appreciates the high quality of service delivered to the residents in its care. Executive Summary from Verification NZ February 2012: General Conclusion on System Performance and Compliance with the Standard Brylyn Residential Care continues to deliver a very high standard of care to residents. On the day of the audit 28 of the 34 beds were occupied. In addition to long stay residential care the organisation also provides respite and day care. The nurse manager has been in the position since 2009. Staffing is generally stable with many staff having been employed for several years. There is one other registered nurse who works on the weekends and while the nurse manager is away.During the audit both residents and relatives were interviewed. All expressed they are very happy with the staff, in particular the nurse manager and the activities coordinator, and with all services provided. General Overview Brylyn Residential Care continues to provide rest home level care for up to 34 residents. On the day of the audit there were 28 residents in the facility. The rest home is situated just Northwest of Hamilton in a rural setting. The nurse manager has been at the facility since 2009 and has extensive experience in aged care. Staffing is stable and staff are well trained in their roles and responsibilities. All criteria audited are fully attained and there is evidence that improvements are ongoing. During the audit both residents and relatives were interviewed. All expressed a high degree of satisfaction with all aspects of the service. Residents and relatives report that communication amongst staff and management is open and honest. |
| Updated: 18 Apr 2012 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 52 | Yes | We have a registered nurse manager in attendance Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm and also a weekend registered nurse in attendance from 7am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday. After these hours the registered nurse is on call at all times. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 371 | Yes | We have caregivers rostered on 24 hours a day. |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | A physiotherapist is contacted if needed. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | An occupational therapist is contacted if needed. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 25 | Yes | Our activities co-ordinator works from 9am to 2.30pm every week day. There is a varied programme including a weekly bus trip during term time at no extra cost. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Every fortnight on a Thursday afternoon for 4 hours. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A Podiatrist is in attendance one morning each month. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Available as needed | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Our menu has been reviewed and approved by a Dietitian. A dietitian is organised as needed. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Organised as needed. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A vicar attends regularly and can be arranged on a as needed basis. | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen is available if needed and a management programme is in place . |
| Wound Care | Yes | Wounds are dressed daily by Registered Nurse and if needed the wound nurse from the hospital is consulted. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetics are catered for and the Diabetic Adviser from the hospital is in regular contact as well as the General Practitioner. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Contacted if needed |
| Infection Control | Yes | We follow our policies and procedures as outlined in our infection control manual. |
| Psychologist | Yes | Contacted as needed. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Contacted as needed. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We cater for respite care funded by the Ministry of Health and also private respite. Please phone 07 8494025 for more information. |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | We cater for short term stays for convalescence care , family relief or general need for short term care. |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | You can book your care in advance by phoning Cherie on 07 8494025. |
| Subsidised service | Yes | We have a number of contracts with the Ministry of Health which provide funding for short term care. Ph 07 8494025 to book care days. |
| Private paying service | Yes | We accept private paying short term residents .The price per day is set by the Ministry of Health at $118.94 |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We are funded for those who qualify for under 65 care |
| Day Care | Yes | Day care available 7 days per week. $35 per day . Includes cooked main meal at lunchtime, morning and afternoon tea. We have a contract with the Waikato DHB for this service and funding could be available through Waikato DHB. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Phone Cherie on 8494025 to book respite care days. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Phone Cherie on 8494025 to book a room. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | If you need short term care either private or funded through the DHB ring Cherie on 8494025 to book. |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | We can provide palliative care; this can be discussed with the nurse manager. Phone 8494025. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have the Cane room available for whanau and family to use. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | 15 single rooms |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | We have 5 rooms that can be used as double rooms but they are not used to share with non partners. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | 8 Studio rooms with ensuite, kitchenette, walk in wardrobes and own patio area. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Studio rooms plus one single room all have their own bathrooms. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Own furniture is encouraged, feel free to make your room into your home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Unless stipulated by the doctor |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a house cat and 8 goldfish. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | This could be negotiated with the nurse manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have their own phone jack and residents are welcome to have their own phones in their rooms. There is also a portable phone that residents can use . |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All studio rooms have their own remote to adjust their air conditioning units. Heating for the rest of the home is gas heating through vents in the floor. All residents are welcome to have their own additional heating in their room if needed. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Can be contacted as needed. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meet quarterley to discuss any issues, this meeting is conducted by the activities co-ordinator. The activities co-ordinator then reports the findings of the meeting to the nurse manager. |
| Family Committee | No | Families are welcome to discuss issues with us on a daily basis and are welcome to contact us at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter to families done quarterly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | A copy is available in our manuals situated in the office.If you would like a copy of our policy it can be arranged. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have one main lounge area with a TV , also a smaller room which is available for residents and their friends and families to meet. |
| Outings | Yes | Bus Trip weekly during term time |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are approximately 3 km from The Base shopping centre |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside and away from buildings, from February 2012 this will no longer be available. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Sprinklers fitted throughout the building and also on outside veranda areas. |
| Audit report available | Yes | The rest home is audited according to the Ministry of Health regulations.Our audit agency is Verification NZ and a copy of this report is available as requested. |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 | ||
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| We are a rest home in a semi rural environment which has a family like astmosphere. We have a cook who caters to individual needs and likes on a daily basis. Currently there is a retirement village being built around the rest home , this will comprise of 23 free standing houses. |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 |
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Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Gas Fire, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Library, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | We have a experienced cook who along with the dietican have created our menus. Our cook is happy to cater for individual needs and preferences. | |
| Staffing Details | We currently employ 25 staff who work on a rostered basis to ensure coverage of all shifts. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Our daily contract rate with the Ministry of Health is $118.98 | |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | All our staff have English as a first language except one who speaks Hindi. |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | We have one staff member from the Fiji Islands who speaks Hindi. |
| French | Yes | We have one staff member who speaks fluent French. |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | We have two staff members that use Te Reo when speaking with our Maori residents. |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We have a minister who takes a service evey fortnight |
| Salvation Army | Yes | Salvation Army attend fortnightly |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 3.00 km | Available from Te Rapa Straight |
| Shops | 3.00 km | The Base is our nearest set of shops |
| Mall | 3.00 km | We are approximately 3 km from The Base |
| Parks | 5.00 km | Situated in Pukete |
| Library | 8.00 km | Hamilton Central |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | Our audit report is available. Please email brylyn@clear.net.nz for a copy of our latest audit report from Verification NZ. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Our care-giving staff are working their way through the ACE and ACE Advanced training programme. |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Staff are participating in courses offered by CareerForce. |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | No | Our audit agency is Verification NZ Ltd. Our last audit was March 2011. |
| Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Our audit agency is Verification NZ ltd. Our latest audit was completed on the 22nd February 2012.This audit verified that all attainments were fully met.For a copy of the latest report please email brylyn@clear.net.nz |
| Updated: 20 Mar 2012 | ||
Family and resident music session on Sunday the 20th May at the rest home. Ring 07 8494025 for more details. |