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Radius Oakhaven Hospital

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Radius Residential Care is a market leader in the provision of lifestyle options for older New Zealanders. Our innovative & holistic philosphy to care empowers us to maintain & enhance the well-being, dignity & independence of our residents.

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Contact Details
Detail
Address297 Kamo Road   View Map
SuburbKamo
DistrictNorthland
City/TownWhangarei
Postal Address297 Kamo Rd
District Health Board AreaNorthland
Phone(09) 437 3933
Fax(09) 437 3971
Mobile021 642 399
ManagerHelen Franklin (Phone: 09 437 3933)
OwnerRadius residential Care Ltd (Phone: 093531160)
Email
Website http://www.radiusresidentialcare.co.nz/
Updated: 27 Apr 2010

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care40
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Updated: 23 Jul 2010

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Nurse Practitioner Negotiable Gerontology nurse specialist available thru Northland DHB
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour Registered Nurse cover. Facility Manager is also a registered nurse
Enrolled Nurse Yes Experienced ENs work alongside R.N's daily
Nurse Assistant Yes Experienced Healthcare Assistants are rostered on every shift
Physiotherapist Yes An experienced physiotherapy assistant is on the floor five days per week under the guidance of the registered physiotherapist. Registered physiotherapist visits weekly
Occupational Therapist Negotiable If required, Occupational Therapist from Base Hospital visits.
Own Social Worker Negotiable We work closely with all Social Workers at Whangarei Hospital. Hillary Powell is the main social worker who assists us.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Kayleigh works 5 days per week to provide stimulating activities to our clients. She is currently studying to gain her Diversional therapy certificate
Hairdresser Yes We have a qualified hairdresser visiting weekly or fortnightly as demand requires. Appointments available on request.
Podiatrist Yes Karen Russek visits on a four to six week basis. Appointments are arranged by the Clinical Nurse Manager or Registered Nurses who, with the podiatrist ,will monitor your needs.
Dietitian Negotiable Our catering manager liaises with Prem Hoko, registered dietician to cater for all dietary needs of residents..
Accredited Visitors Negotiable Arranged through Age Concern as required.
Kaumatua Yes Kaumatuas can be contacted as required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes All denominations catered for as requested.Personal visits can be arranged by request through a Registered Nurse.
Other Personnel Yes Dr Kevin Roberts is Radius Oakhaven Hospitals main GP.Clients are welcome to keep their own GP provided they can visit as needed
Updated: 9 Mar 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes Experienced RNs are able to manage gastronomy/nasogastric needs as necessary
IV Antibiotic Capability No Currently this service is not available
Oxygen Management Yes 24 hour RN cover.
Surgical Followup Yes RNs are able to provide surgical care if needed
Wound Care Yes All RNs trained in wound management. Wound nurse specialist available thru NDHB
Diabetic Care Yes All RNs are trained to deal with diabetic patients
Continence Advisor Yes Marie Oldridge and Helen Brown from the DHB available for advice as necessary. All RNs monitor continence and liaise with continence advisor where necessary
Infection Control Yes Sandra Cunningham from Whangarei Base Hospital is the infection control link nurse for Oakhaven, she available for consultation . All RNs/ENs trained in infection control practices.
Stomal Therapist Yes Marie Oldridge available as necessary for advice. All RNS trained in stoma care.
Specialist Palliative Care Yes Close relationship with hospice. All RN's trained in palliative care. Palliative care separate wing for palliative patients with self contained kitchen and lounge area..
Palliative Care Yes Close liason with the local hospice. Separate palliative care rooms in lodge with lounge and kitchen for relatives of palliative residents. Dedicated team of palliative nurses.
Psychiatric Care Yes POPS team available and frequent contact with them re residents who need psychiatric specialist input
Stroke Rehabilitation No Physio assistant on site 5 days per week under guidance of a trained physiotherapist
Dialysis No Liaison wioth the renal team at WBH .
Spinal Injuries Yes
Specialised Dementia Care Yes The new Manuka Wing is a specialised secure dementia unit offering innovative care in a homely environment.
Gerontological Care Yes All aspects opf gerontological care catered for. Gerontology nurse specialist as necessary for consultation.
Urology No Liaison with the urologists as necessary for residents requiring specialist urology care.
Clinical Manager Yes
Other Nursing Specialities No .
Psychologist No POPS team available
Psychiatrist No POPS team psychiatrist
Updated: 23 Jul 2010

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes If funding approved by appropiate service
Day Care Yes Can be negotiated
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Respite and Carer Support available.
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract No Able to provide palliative care as per DHB contract
Whanau Room Yes Lovely family room available
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Shared) Yes 4 Double rooms only.
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
Ensuite Yes Some ensuites available
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Personalising of rooms is encouraged.
Alcohol Permitted Yes If agreed to by Doctor and supervised by staff. Happy hour held once a week.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet No However we we don't mind if family members bring their pets to visit.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes If this is not already available, it can be arranged at your own cost. A portable phone is also available should you wish to make a call.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Central heating/air con throughout facility
Maori Kaupapa No However cultural meetings are held, input with Maori and involvement with them in care.
Residents Committee Yes We always welcome and respond to residents requests. Resident meeting held regularly
Family Committee Yes Family meetings are held. Relatives are also welcomed and encouraged to discuss Resident issues with the Charge Nurse.
Newsletter Yes News letter sent out every three months.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Challenging behaviour managed in our specialised secure unit.
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes 2 main lounges, a library and lovely seating on decked garden areas outdoors.
Outings Yes Regular outings as arrranged by our activities officer
Smokers Room No Smoking areas available outside.
Smoking Permitted No Smoking outdoors only. Smoking patients will do so in the designated area and be supervised at all times. Patients tobacco and lighting instruments are to be kept and maintained by staff for safety reasons
Semi-Secure Yes The Manuka Wing is a Secure unit with 18 beds offering specialised psychogeriatrc care
Sprinklers Yes Fire safety is the responsibility of well trained staff. We ask all visitors to please sign our log book so that we know who is in the building in the event of a fire.
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 23 Jul 2010

Special Features
Radius Oakhaven Private Hospital is a single storied 58 bed purpose built complex set amongst pleasantly landscaped surroundings just 10 minutes from the CBD and 2 kms from the suburb of Kamo on State Highway 1.
Radius Oakhaven Hospital is handy to shopping areas and has lovely decks, gardens and dedicated staff.


More than just a hospital, Oakhaven is a "community" resource providing a friendly, caring and home-like environment, catering to the special needs of the elderly.
7 days per week our activities and physio assistants ensure the residents are kept active and stimulated.

The new Manuka Wing our separate dementia unit offers specialised secure care in a safe and homely environment. Our Nurses and Healthcare Assistants are passionate about providing the best possible care for residents with dementia and are sensitive to the special needs of residents with dementia.



Updated: 23 Jul 2010

Interests And Activities

Activities and outings are planned and organised by our Activities Co-ordinator. We encourage residents to share any activities they might enjoy and be able to do. Activities include craft and indoor games. There is an activities co-ordinator 5 days per week.

The mobility taxi is used for group outings. There is a charge made by the taxi company for these trips and for solo trips made with the use of a Mobility Voucher applied for by the hospital. Accounts will be sent out once a month from the Administration Office.

Sometimes there may be small costs involved during an outing such as Morning Tea etc. and it is helpful to have a small amount of money through the Ward Clerk to cover these expenses.

We have regular entertainment, music and sing-a-longs. Information about these events is displayed on the notice board.

Library books are available for exchange through the Activities Co-Ordinator. Other reading material is available in the Main Lounge library at all times.

A copy of the Herald Newspaper is available daily for the use of all residents.

We will order magazines through the Administration Office and other magazines are shared throughout the Hospital.

Children can participate in activities with the Activities Co-ordinator if required. Schools visit regularly.

Brochures and flyers are sent to us from Age Concern informing us of events to attend, or items of interest.

We are in contact with various support groups such as: Arthritis Society, Parkinson's Society, Blind Foundation, Alzheimer's Society etc for advice and when follow up is required.
Residents can visit the Stroke Group when required.

Members of the RSA go on outings there. The RSA also visit weekly with confectionary and to visit their members.

As mentioned, church services are held in our Hospital.

Email/Internet is only available from our Main Central office.


There are lovely gardens around the hospital.

Visits to the 'Warehouse' are provided and specific shopping requests are attended to.

Updated: 11 Jan 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Meal Times: Breakfast 8am, Dinner 12.00pm, Tea 5.00pm. Morning and afternoon Teas are also provided. Menu plans can be designed to cater for the individual preferences and special dietary needs of our residents. All meals are prepared on the premises including morning tea, afternoon tea and supper. Guests for a meal are welcome. There is a small charge for guests meals. Should a resident require a snack or drinks at other times staff will assist.
Staffing Details Ratio of 1-5 Care Assistants. This excludes the Registered Nurse hours, Cook, Cleaners, Laundry Persons and Activities Staff.
Associated Complexes Associated services of Radius Residential Care are: Radius Potter Home,Radius Lester Heights Hospital, Radius Seaview Retirement Park & Radius Baycare in Paihia
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Podiatry and hairdressing fees not included. Some other items may be oncharged. Please contact admin to discuss this.
Updated: 23 Jul 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Chinese Yes By a staff Member
Cook Island Yes
Deaf Blind Sign Language Yes Interpreters as necessary
Dutch Yes By a staff member
English Yes
Fijian Yes By a staff member
Filipino Yes Staff memebers speak Phililpino
Interpreter Yes An Interpreter could be arranged through Whangarei Hospital.
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Updated: 11 Jan 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes Anglican Minister visits regularly.
Baptist Yes
Christianity Yes
Inter denominational Yes Interdenominational services are held on the first Friday of the month at 10am in the Blue and Green Lounge.
Roman Catholic Yes Catholic Communion is held at individual request and is presently every 2nd Tuesday morning.
(Other comments) Yes We can provide for religious needs as required by resident or family.
Updated: 9 Mar 2010

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.25 km Bus route on Kamo Rd
Shops 2.00 km Kensington and Kamo in close proximity
Mall 4.00 km Central town 5 minutes away
Parks 3.00 km Kensington Park 2 minutes down road
Library 3.00 km Less than 5 minutes away. Mobile library available
Updated: 12 Jan 2010

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit report available Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes On site ACE assessor, all Healthcare Assistants are required to complete the ACE Training
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) Yes
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes On site training for Care Assistants leading to 'Support of Older Persons Certification'.
Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) Yes Auditors of Oakhaven
Telarc Quality Health. (Auditing Agency) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 23 Jul 2010


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What's New

We have a new therapy room and sensory garden, residents can be pampered with  a relaxing massage, spa bath, or a beauty treatment in the revamped hairdressing salon.

The 18 bed 'Manuka Wing' opened on the 5th July and offers specialised secure psychogeriatric care in a homely environment. Our highly qualified staff are trained in all aspects of Dementia Care to support residents and their families.




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