Rest Home Case Study

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XYZ rest home was established in 1974 in Epsom. This is fully registered Eden Alternative and offer high quality services, significant activities and loving companionship. XYZ rest home welcomes both subsidised and fee paying private residents (Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, 2014 a). It is divided in different departments like Kauri, Karaka, Kowhai, Rimu, Totara and Nikau house. This home is for young people and elder people who are suffering from physical disability. Approximately 200 residents are currently staying in XYZ rest home (Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, 2014 b). Main mission of our rest home is to fulfil requirements and make day enjoyable of every single one (Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, 2014 c).
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Volunteers are also an important part of rest home to provide family atmosphere to elders (Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, 2014 d). Residents are provided tasty and nutritious meal based on their dietary requirements. Residents are allowed to prepare their own food and coffee for themselves and family members. Each house has a kitchen and dining rooms. Each room is furnished with a television and comfortable bed. Plenty of books are available throughout rest home. Residents are encouraged for shopping by staff members and volunteers. Hairdresser facility is provided twice a week with competitive rates by advance appointment with nursing staff (Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, 2014 …show more content…

Communication between the general practitioners initiate from both DHB and nursing home is key to acquire accurate medical history (Huntington, Kuhn, 2003), then nurse of the DHB and the nursing home will do a hand over to also provide accurate information on medication and medical history. Admin personnel will undergo same procedure to endorse legal paper work and the patient’s chart to carry over to the nursing home for continuous care. Communication and endorsements then continues from both sides as this is important to avoid any medical error in the future (Huntington, Kuhn,

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