Specialist Hospital/Dementia Care
Broadview Rest Home and Hospital, Wanganui - Kowhai
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Broadview is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care.
As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers. For more information, please visit the Bupa link below. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 Mosston Road View Map |
| Suburb | Springvale |
| District | West |
| City/Town | Wanganui |
| Postal Address | PO Box 4227 |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 344 6915 |
| Fax | (06) 344 6965 |
| Mobile | 027 246 2381 |
| Manager | Marilyn Williamson (Phone: (06) 344 6915) |
| Owner | Bupa Care Services (Phone: 0800 60 80 99) |
| Website | http://www.bupa.co.nz/Rest-Homes-and-Hos... |
| Updated: 27 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 20 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| We are proud to have recently opened the only Hospital Specialised ( Psychogeriatric ) service in the Whanganui area. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 25 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our residents have 24 hour Registered Nurse cover. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Updated: 7 Dec 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | A Key Worker liaises between the psychiatrist and clinical manager. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | We have weekly visits from a psychiatrist, who we are also able to access at any time as required. |
| Updated: 7 Dec 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | One room is available for special needs. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Please discuss with the Facility Manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone is available for residents. Should residents wish to have their own personal line, this can be arranged at the residents expense. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | Yes | Focus groups meet quarterly. All families are invited. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two separate lounges are provided, plus outdoor courtyard. |
| Outings | Yes | Planned outings operate using our own Bupa van. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside only. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Secure unit. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Dec 2010 | ||
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing Details | Our staff are experienced in caring for our mental health residents. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Hairdresser and Podiatrist services. Some nonsubsidised pharmaceutical products. | |
| Updated: 7 Dec 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | We provide access to our Ministry of Health Certification Audit results, our Resident Satisfaction Surveys and progress reports on our Key Quality Indicators. These can be seen on our Bupa Website at www.bupa.co.nz |
| Updated: 25 Mar 2011 | ||