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| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our highly trained and experienced RN's provide 24/7 onsite cover. Regular training is given to all members of our RN team to ensure they remain skilled in all areas and are able to provide the best evidence based care to our residents. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | We receive regular support and over site from the Nurse specialists at Taranaki Base Hospital. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | The caregivers at Agecare Central have a high level of regular training to keep them up to date with evidenced based best practice. Lots of our caregivers hold a current Level 4 certificate. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | We are able to arrange for a Physiotherapist to visit if required by the resident. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We are able to arrange for a Occupational Therapist to visit if required by the resident. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We are provided Social worker support from the social worker team at Taranaki Base Hospital. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have a fully qualified Divisional Therapist. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | At Maryann home we offer activities 7 days a week. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We provide an onsite Salon and the hairdresser visits weekly. If residents prefer we are able to arrange for them to also visit one of many local hair salons. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We have a Registered Podiatrist who visits 6 weekly or sooner if required. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All our menu's have Dietitian over site and advise. They are closely monitored by the Dietitian to ensure they meet nutritional standards and maintain a good variety of meals. Food is available to all residents 24 hours a day. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | We have close links we our local Kaumatua. They are always willing and welcomed to come to the home if a resident/whanau wishes them to. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Spiritual advisors are available for our residents and religious denominations also visit on a regular basis. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | At Maryann home we have close links to Hospice Taranaki. We are able to provide palliative/comfort cares to our residents. All our palliative care residents receive regular visits and support from the Hospice nurses and where required Hospice Dr's. | |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Contract with Hospice Taranaki, excellent support (Doctors, Clinical and Education) |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | End of Life, Advanced Directives and Care Planning |
| Wound Care | Yes | Access to Wound care, Clinics and Specialists |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Insulin Therapy as prescribed, Podiatry visits and Diabetes Educator/Clinic |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Visits by referral |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Visits by referral |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Field Officer visits as repuired, provides education |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Infection Control Co-ordinator on staff, Contract with Risk Management Unit at DHB for infection control advice and education. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | RN on site to assess, surgical care. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Mental Health Services for the Older Person, Specialist and Case Workers visit as required for Rest Home and Hospital level residents. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Nurse manager and Clinical manager. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | RN's take responsibility for Clinical portfolio' e.g. wound care. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents and families are encouraged to bring furniture and pictures from home to make the bedroom feel personal and familiar. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have two ensuite rooms in the Hospital and three ensuite rooms in the Dementia Unit. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have home cats and a birds. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | Internet access is available to any residents wishing to use it. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Room temperatures are monitored closely. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We are able to offer multiple lounges and dining areas to suit the individual residents needs. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with Hospice Taranaki and provide palliative care/comfort cares when residents require . We have RN's onsite 24/7 to help ensure all needs are met and comfort is maintained. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We have a designated Palliative Room with a double electric bed and its own ensuite bathroom. We have a family/whanau room available and a family kitchenette. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We offer day care for all levels of care: Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia level 3. |
| Outings | Yes | We provide a seated van for all outings. Our activities team help residents maintain their links to the local community. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a large family/whanau room available and a family kitchenette. We can accommodate and assist families wishing to stay with their loved ones. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Yes we have Maori Kaupapa in place. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meet with management quarterly and are always welcome to come and talk through any concerns or worries anytime. |
| Family Committee | No | Families have regular involvement in GP visits, Allied health apportionment and care planning. Family meetings can be arranged at any time if the resident and family wishes. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have Policies and Procedures on the management of challenging behaviors. We have lots of support from the mental health team at Taranaki Base Hospital. Staff receive regular training on the management of challenging behaviors. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | All clinical staff are fully trained to help care for residents who may have confusion. |
| Rural Setting | No | We are situated close to town, however, we have a lovely bush park area nest to our facility which gives a pleasant outlook and a nice area to walk and visit. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | We have a secure Level 3 Dementia unit. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
| Recently constructed new purpose built Hospital Wing, indoor courtyard with gardens and water feature. Cosy and welcoming environment. Ample parking close to the facility. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 |
| Our Activities team provide an interesting program which includes crafts, games, exercises, entertainment, library visit, big print books, bowls, bingo, gardening, men's shed, sing a longs, newspaper reading, concerts, travel- van provided, walking group, music and interdenominational. Activities are provided 7 days a week. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact the Nurse Manager or the Clinical Manger for further information. | |
| Details about meals | All the food is prepared and cooked on the premises. We have the taste and goodness of home cooking with Registered Dietician approval. | |
| Associated Complexes | Marire Home in Stratford is also owned by Agecare Central Limited. | |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | Translators can be made available on request. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non denominational | Yes | A variety of different religious denominations regularly visit our Home. |
| Updated: 17 Mar 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 1.10 Km | We have van service which offers residents regular trips to town with a variety of shops including banks, supermarket, clothing shops etc as well as a cinema. |
| Parks | 1.10 Km | We are closely situated to a number of lovely parks around Stratford with a bush walk way across the road which is a few minutes walk to the local swimming pool. |
| Library | 1.10 Km | We have a library service which visits regularly. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 5 Sep 2018 | ||
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284 Keyes Road
New Brighton
Christchurch 8083
Postal Address
PO Box 18603
New Brighton
Christchurch 8641
