Since the completion in April 2007 of the redevelopment, St Andrew's has available a new 41 bed High Care facility. The new facility is served by lounge and dining rooms in each area, kitchenettes, sitting rooms, chapel, multi-purpose room, library, hairdresser, conference room, staff rooms, offices, courtyards and gardens. Eight rooms can be converted to two-bedded rooms with en-suite and lounge room should people wish to share accommodation. St Andrew’s is able to provide single rooms or double rooms depending on demand. There is one room accommodating two residents and all other rooms are individual rooms with en-suites.
In addition to providing a high standard of care as required by governing legislation, a range of activities is offered to all residents. There is computer, internet and TV access to all rooms. Additional activities include involvement from residents in bed to group activities occurring in the main activity room.
Further clinical services available include; visiting medical officers, visiting geriatrician, podiatry, physiotherapy, some optical, dental, pharmacy, speech pathology and pathology, as well as additional non-clinical services such as hairdressing and dietary support.
A range of respite and palliative care services are also offered. Each room offers the perfect setting for palliative care which provides an appropriate environment for the resident, relatives and friends.
To provide a safe environment for both residents and staff a range of security and safety features are incorporated into the high care facility, including security procedures for entry and exiting the facility. Cameras are located at various sites and these are backed up by security patrols that cover the facility throughout the evening.
Manual lifting devices are installed for the convenience and safety of residents and staff. There is an Occupational Health and Safety Committee that reviews implementation of procedures and incidents, inspects the facility and equipment on a regular basis and provides monthly recommendations for changes when required.
To enquire about St Andrew’s Residential High Care services, contact:
Peter Chittick, Director of Care Services
Phone: 02 6620 5800
Email: om@standrew.com.au
A link to The Australian Government Residential Care web site.
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