Maniototo Health Service Ltd (SDHB) Area Regional Hospitals
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Maniototo Health Service Ltd (SDHB) Area Regional Hospitals
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 41 Pery Street
Ranfurly
Ranfurly 9332 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tracey Kubala - (03) 444 9420
- Owner
- Maniototo Health Services Ltd. - (03) 444 9420
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Maniototo Health Services Ltd is a small rural hospital and rest home situated in the beautiful Maniototo town of Ranfurly.
The modern facility, completed in 2019, has the capacity for 25 Rest Home and Hospital Level Residents. In addition we also have 6 Acute Medical beds. These services are overseen by our local GP, or PRIME Nurse when the GP is unavailable.
Our General Manager and Clinical Nurse Managers lead a team of dedicated staff to oversee the care of our Residents.
Our stable, dedicated and hard-working staff take pride in the attention and personal care that they give to our Residents. All our staff have completed the CareerForce (Aged Care Education) training programme or are in the process of completing their qualification. We also employ a District Nursing Team, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist for community and inpatient care.
Attached to the facility, is a Community Health Services wing. This houses the Medical Centre as well as other services including a Dental Surgery, Radiology, Massage, Well Child and Plunket Room and Outpatient Rooms for Surgical Consultation.
It is our philosophy at Maniototo Health Services Ltd to promote a quality lifestyle for our Residents in a safe, comfortable, supportive environment, encouraging them to maintain their independence. All Residents are treated as individuals, shown patience, dignity and respect.
The modern facility, completed in 2019, has the capacity for 25 Rest Home and Hospital Level Residents. In addition we also have 6 Acute Medical beds. These services are overseen by our local GP, or PRIME Nurse when the GP is unavailable.
Our General Manager and Clinical Nurse Managers lead a team of dedicated staff to oversee the care of our Residents.
Our stable, dedicated and hard-working staff take pride in the attention and personal care that they give to our Residents. All our staff have completed the CareerForce (Aged Care Education) training programme or are in the process of completing their qualification. We also employ a District Nursing Team, Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist for community and inpatient care.
Attached to the facility, is a Community Health Services wing. This houses the Medical Centre as well as other services including a Dental Surgery, Radiology, Massage, Well Child and Plunket Room and Outpatient Rooms for Surgical Consultation.
It is our philosophy at Maniototo Health Services Ltd to promote a quality lifestyle for our Residents in a safe, comfortable, supportive environment, encouraging them to maintain their independence. All Residents are treated as individuals, shown patience, dignity and respect.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 23 Jan 2014 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 14 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Testimonials
| The organisation has adopted a quality approach towards service delivery and incorporating quality into all aspects of care. There is a robust quality and risk management system in place that is implemented and monitored and this generates improvements in practice and service delivery. - HDAuditing report 2012 |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24 hours | Yes | On all shifts |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | PRIME (Primary Response in a Medical Emergency)Nurses provide cover in the absence of a Doctor. PRIME is another specialised rural service. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Four days a week | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Two days a week | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | By referral | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Provided under the direction of the OT | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | On the premises by appointment | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | By appoinment | |
| Dietitian | Yes | By referral | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Church and community groups | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Lives locally | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Visiting clergy | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | GP visits as required | |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurses trained in wound care |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | By referral |
| Continence Advice | Yes | By referral |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | By referral |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | By referral |
| Infection Control | Yes | Infection Control Team regularly meet with Otago/Southland Infection Control Nurses |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Consultations by referral |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Nursing Manager undertakes this role |
| Other Specialties | Yes | IV therapy including cannulation |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| 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 | |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Very welcome |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Connecting Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are able to have a drink, when desired, however this is monitored where medically required. We have a Happy Hour on a Thursday |
| Pets In Residence | No | We have a resident cat |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Telephones available in each room. A direct dial number can be arranged for a fee |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Available |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Provided on individual basis |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Available |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities program |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly newsletter sent to Resident's families |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | However, the premises are not secure |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Large spacious grounds, spectacular mountainous scenery |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2020 |
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Special Features
| A high resident/staffing level is maintained and registered nurses are involved in the care and observation of all residents. The facility is part of a larger service including acute medical inpatient beds, Medical Centre and attached Community Health Services wing including, Dental Surgery, Radiology, Well Child and Plunket Rooms, Strengthening Families, Outpatient Consultation Rooms and Massage services. Maniototo Health Service is funded by the District Health Board to provide broad based medical care and supported by many local community groups. |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Big print books, Housie, Bowls, Cards, Children, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Internet, Jigsaw, Library Service, Music, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Pet Therapy, Themed Evenings, Volunteer Visitors |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Covered for within the fees: Full board and lodgings Personal hygiene facilities and care Personal grooming services Care planning. Services not included in fees: Optical services, Audiology services, Dental services, Legal & financial services, Hairdressing services, Dry cleaning, Transport, Individualized equipment, Specialty entertainment fees (e.g. orchestra or show), Toothpaste, Shampoo, Soap and other personal care items for individual use | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses/Hospital Aides on all shifts. | |
| Details about meals | Dietitian planned, four-weekly rotating summer and winter menu. Lunch and dinner meals served in the dining room. | |
| Associated Complexes | Attached to the facility is a Community Health Services wing. This houses the Medical Centre as well as other services including a Dentist Surgery, Radiology, Massage, Well Child and Plunket Room and Outpatient Rooms for Surgical Consultation. | |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | Interpreter available on staff |
| Other Information | Yes | Interpreter services available through SDHB |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Lay preacher visits, no resident minister |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Owing to isolation and small population many services offered are interdenominational |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Local minister visits. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Resident Local Catholic Priest |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Hospital car | |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Hospital car |
| Mall | No Mall | |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Several parks and gardens. Car or wheelchair trip |
| Library | 1.00 Km | In House Service and requests. |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2014 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.