Issue 68 – Winter 2018
Issue 68 of Waipuna Connections, Spring 2018 Want to know more about what’s been happening at Waipuna Hospice this past quarter? Read below to find out more, or download a copy here Issue 68 Waipuna Connections Spring 2018
Issue 68 of Waipuna Connections, Spring 2018 Want to know more about what’s been happening at Waipuna Hospice this past quarter? Read below to find out more, or download a copy here Issue 68 Waipuna Connections Spring 2018
We are committed to engaging with family and whanau, understanding cultural differences, rituals and practices in order to make the experience of every patient and their loved ones, memorable, respectful, complete. The Kai Whakamaru is available to provide support, protection and advocacy for patients and their whanau, throughout their hospice journey, ensuring your cultural, emotional,…
Part of our service is providing specialist support for children, adolescents and families throughout the time of care and beyond. There are a number of ways we provide this support depending on the specific needs of children, adolescents and families, such as: Providing parents and caregivers with information and access to resources Counselling support for…
“Life never ceases to have meaning.” This small group programme offers the opportunity for patients facing similar challenges to explore concepts of meaning in a safe, supported environment. Trained Meaning Centred group facilitators Debbie Penlington and Colleen Kendrick were trained at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. The group will explore: Identity…
Welcome to the Hospice New Zealand Fundamentals of Palliative Care Training Program The Fundamentals of Palliative Care is a series of learning packages designed for any health care worker – registered and non-registered – who are caring for people with a palliative care need. It provides the learner with a broad overview of how to…
We offer a free Caregiver Education Programme for families and friends as carers of their loved ones. Please contact Reception on 552 4380 or email reception@waipuna-hospice.co.nz to register your interest. Click this link for more information about the programme: Caregiver Education Programme 2018 The dates for 2018 are: March 13, 20 and 27 June 12, 19 and…
Venue: Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, Tauranga. Date (or dates): Thursday 24th August 9:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday 28th November 9:00am – 4:30pm Cost: $40.00 per person (GST Inclusive). Additional information: Training workbooks and certificates are provided. A fully trained Nurse will run the workshop and be available to assist you on the day.…
A series of educational workshops for nurses covering management of wounds, pain, nausea & vomiting, dyspnoea, delirium and last days of life. Participants will have the opportunity to put learning into practice through interactive case-based group activities. Cost $10 per person per workshop. Please apply online using the form below Assessing and Managing Pain in Palliative…
Local and international palliative care specialists spoke to a packed-house at the Waipuna Hospice Planning for the Future symposium, which was held as part of Waipuna Hospice Awareness Week. The symposium was one of three key events held during the awareness week in May. A roadshow and a bucket list challenge were also met with…
Due to a recent Covid-19 outbreak at Waipuna Hospice, we are currently not accepting new patient admissions into our In-patient Unit (IPU). Visitors for existing IPU patients are limited to two at a time and are by arrangement only. All visitors must be symptom-free. Please ring our IPU reception on 07 552 4380 before planning your visit.
Please note that this does not impact our other services. Our community services will continue, including our 24/7 phone line. There will also be no disruptions to our services offered in our Day Services Wing, and all on-site appointments booked will go ahead. If this changes, we will be in contact directly.
We have not made this decision lightly; however, it is our hope that by taking these measures we are stopping any further spread and keeping our patients and their families and whānau safe.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions at all or were planning on visiting us, please call us first on 07 552 4380.