Murchison Hospital and Health Centre
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Murchison Hospital and Health Centre
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 58 Hotham Street
Murchison
Murchison 7007 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Christine Horner - 03 523 1120
Other services
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Murchison Hospital and Health Centre is a modern facility that provides individualised Rest Home and Hospital level care. With 6 beds, an experienced stable workforce we are proud to be able to offer a high level of care to every resident. Each room has garden or rural views and residents are encouraged to bring their own belongings to personalise their space. There are no hidden costs, all NP, GP, podiatry, physio visits and prescriptions are free of charge to the residents.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 31 May 2019 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 4 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Rural scene view room available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 27 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| "We would like to thank everyone, who over the years has been a part of our father's life while staying under your care. We could not have asked for more competent, caring, considerate and loving people to be part of his final years. Everyone has always made us feel welcome and comfortable during our visits and we have seen how Dad would perk up and get that sparkle in his eye whenever any of you walked into his room." - Ross and Glen Kingsford |
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Updated: 9 Jun 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 168 | Yes | 24/7 Rn on site Mon-Fri NP or GP at Helath Centre After hours - Emergency Nurse, NP or GP available |
| Nurse Practitioner | 24 | Yes | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 130 | Yes | Qualified HCA's 7am - 10pm and on call at night to assist RN as required |
| Physiotherapist | 8 | Yes | 1 day per week at the Health Centre part of this facility |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 6 | Yes | Individualised Activities plan and outings. Community sit and be fit held at the facility 1 x week |
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | Hairdresser in the village 1/2 km away or visit to facility can be arranged | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | bi monthly visits at no extra cost to residents | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Menus are approved by the NMDHB Dietitian who is available to consult on special dietary requirements. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | By arrangement | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | By arrangement | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | Church service in community weekly. Residents can attend and arrangements made for transport as required. Clergy visit to facility by arrangement | |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide individualised, personal end of life care to meet the desires and wishes of the patient and their whanau |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | We have nurses and practitioners available 24 hours 7 days a week able to provide high needs medication administration |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | In collaboration with the continence service NMDHB |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | In collaboration with the stoma service NMDHB |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | In conjunction with the Assessment and Rehabilitation unit at Nelson Hospital |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | In conjunction with Nelson Hospital ACC Rehabilitation team. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Primary Rural Health Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | We have a primary care facility attached to the Hospital including District Nursing services |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a General and Nurse Practitioner with oversight of the facility. There is an after hours emergency on call service to manage emergencies and urgent requirements. We are part of Nelson Marlborough Health Service and are able to have direct communication and advice with the secondary services 24hours 7 days a week. |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | All levels of care |
| High Care Needs | Yes | By arrangement |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome all Patients |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage personal furniture and will help to organise this if needed |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are large |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Shared between 2 bedrooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | By arrangement |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Aviary |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | By arrangement |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | We have an activities co-ordinator providing activities matched to the individuals needs and abilities |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | The unit is completely secure with external monitoring at all times |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
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Special Features
| We have a small, personalised facility providing a loving, caring environment tailored to the individuals desires and needs set amongst a fabulous quiet rural setting. |
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Updated: 9 Jun 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Electric beds, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Movies, Music, Vegetarian |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Exclusions from the Services 2.1 The Services covered in clause A1 do not include the following services: 2.1.1 Customised equipment, personal care equipment and personal mobility equipment 2.1.2 Services such as those provided by dentists, opticians, audiologists, chaplains, hairdressers, dry cleaner, and solicitors. 2.1.3 Clothing and personal toiletries, other than ordinary household supplies. 2.1.4 Charges for personal toll calls and phone lines rented by the Resident. 2.1.5 The Resident is responsible for the safety, security, and insurance cover of personal belongings. 2.1.6 Interpreter services, if English is a second language. 2.2 If another person/entity provides any of the above services or equipment the Resident must pay that person/entity the cost, if any, for the service or equipment. 2.3 In the interests of the Resident’s safety NMDHB reserves the right to arrange the provision of the service or equipment being sought under clause 2.1 in the first instance. If NMDHB does arrange the provision of the service or equipment, the Resident will pay any costs or fees for the service or equipment provided by the third party. 2.4 NMDHB reserve the right to appoint a general practitioner who shall provide primary care services to the Resident. The Resident may choose to be attended by a general practitioner of their choice and who agrees to visit the facility and maintain the Resident’s medical records as prescribed by us. If the Resident retains their own general practitioner they will be responsible for any costs over and above that which we incur for their contracted general practitioner. 2.5 The resident is required to pay cost of any pharmaceuticals over and above pharmaceuticals prescribed by the general practitioner. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurse on duty at all times. Rural nurse/GP/NP on call out of hours at all times Health Care Assistants available at all times | |
| Details about meals | Individualised prepared on site by qualified cook daily | |
| Associated Complexes | Murchison Health Centre on same site | |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Community vehicle on site |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Open 7 days per week |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Open Monday to Friday |
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Updated: 6 Jun 2019 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.