Hospital Care
Radius Rimu Park
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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.
Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 297 Kamo Road View Map |
| Suburb | Kamo |
| District | Northland |
| City/Town | Whangarei |
| Postal Address | 297 Kamo Rd |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 437 3933 |
| Fax | (09) 437 3971 |
| Mobile | 021 642 399 |
| Manager | Ann McAteer (Phone: 09 437 3933) |
| Owner | Radius Residential Care Ltd (Phone: 093531160) |
| Website | http://www.radiusresidentialcare.co.nz/ |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 36 |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| 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 | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | An experienced physiotherapy assistant is on the floor several days a 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 | We employ an activity co-ordinator for both areas and have a diverse range of activities and outings. As a resident you have your own personalised activity plan to ensure you get to enjoy the activities you like. | |
| 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 extensive summer and winter menus are set by a dietician and updated regularly. We also utilise the services of a local dietician for indiviual needs. | |
| 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 Rimu Hospitals main GP.Clients are welcome to keep their own GP provided they can visit as needed | |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| 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 Rimu Park, she is 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 with 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: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | We do private respite if beds are available. |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | Residents are welcome to stay through carer support but whanau should be awae there is a top up to be paid . |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| 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 | ||
| Radius Rimu Park 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 Rimu Park Hospital is handy to shopping areas and has lovely decks, gardens and dedicated staff. More than just a hospital, Rimu Park 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: 19 Jan 2012 |
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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.
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| Updated: 11 Jan 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| 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 | The main cares are done by experienced health care assistants who are supervised by an Registered nurse and an enrolled nurse. 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 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: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cook Island | Yes | |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | Interpreters as necessary |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | By a staff member |
| Filipino | Yes | Staff members speak Phililpino |
| Interpreter | Yes | An Interpreter could be arranged through Whangarei Hospital. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| 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 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| 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 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| 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 Rimu Park |
| Telarc Quality Health. (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
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. |