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Denman Hospital-MPS

Locality: Denman, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6547 3999

Address: 51-53 Ogilvie Street 2328 Denman, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/facilities/mps/Pages/Denman-MPS.aspx

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24.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE! Revised visiting restrictions as of Wednesday 23rd December to the 30th December 2020. ... Visitors Two visitors at any time, can alternate between visitors. Social distancing rules must apply All visitors to wear facemasks while in RAC Screen at facility at entrance check point as per routine No visitors from Northern Beaches LGA Outings Residents from facilities outside Greater Sydney may leave to attend family gatherings or group excursions out of Greater Sydney, there to be no persons at the event that during the last 14 days have been; - A close contact of confirmed COVID-19 and are within their isolation period - In any of the locations listed self-isolate and get tested immediately or monitor for symptoms. (These are the hotspots lists we use at our facility entrance screening checkpoints). Risk assessments must be completed prior to departure from RAC Residents from outside Greater Sydney do not need to isolate on return to RAC Link for NSW Hotspots: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates If you have any concerns, please call on 65473999 and talk to the RN on duty. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Thank you all for your understanding and patience

23.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Advice to residential aged care facilities As of 7 January 2021... KEY POINTS Until further notice all residential aged care facilities must: * ensure all staff and visitors wear a surgical mask within the facility * ensure residents have a maximum of only TWO VISITORS EACH DAY. They may have different visitors each day provided they are not from the Northern Area of the Northern Beaches, City of Wollongong, Cumberland City Council and the Canterbury Ward of Canterbury Bankstown Council. EXCLUDE staff and visitors who: * live in a household with a person who is currently self-isolating * have been to any of the latest COVID-19 locations in NSW at the times and dates listed, excluding the monitor for symptoms list * have a fever (37. 5C or higher) or symptoms of COVID-19 (acute blocked nose congestion has been added to the list of symptoms) * are a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 and are within their self-isolation period. * regularly visit the NSW COVID-19 website on areas of active community transmission * ensure that legible records are kept of visitor and staff entry and exit into the facility for contact tracing purposes FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF RESIDENTS MUST BOOK IN FOR VISITS BY PHONING MOLLY OR SHAE ON 6547 3999. Thank you

22.01.2022 In a crazy, mixed up sort of year that 2020 has been, we decided, with the assistance of our friendly American RN Anton Cunningham to celebrate Thanksgiving. While this is traditionally held in America on the 3rd Thursday in November, we brought ours forward to coincide with Melbourne Cup Day and to include our RN Niki Vidler before she makes her move to her new role in Victoria. We held our Melbourne Cup sweeps and enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch with all the trimmings. Th...ank you, not only to our wonderful kitchen staff, but to all at Denman MPS who contributed to the day. You all go above and beyond daily to ensure our residents are well cared for and truly loved. We have lots to be thankful for including our good health and staying safe during these trying times. We are so grateful to our retiring staff and those moving on in a different direction and we welcome new staff to our Denman family. We hope you all stay safe and keep well as we head into our festive season See more

20.01.2022 World Sepsis Awareness Sepsis is the overwhelming response to infection or injury. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, amputations and death. Symptoms... T - Temperature: higher or lower than normal I - Infection: May have signs and symptoms of an infection M- Mental Decline : Confused, sleepy, difficult to rouse E - Extremely Ill : Severe pain, discomfort, shortness of breathe Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals and as many as 87% of sepsis cases start in the community. You cant always prevent sepsis but you can cut the risks by taking steps to prevent and treat infections as quickly as possible. if you have any concerns or need more information follow up with your GP

18.01.2022 World Antimicrobial Awareness is to increase knowledge of antimicrobial resistance. Many factors have accelerated the threat of antimicrobial resistance including : * overuse of medicines in humans, livestock and agriculture * poor access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene... Antimicrobials are critical for fighting diseases in humans, animals and plants. They are : antibiotics : antivirals : antifungals : antiparasitic medicines You can play an important role in limiting the development of AMR by: : regular hand washing : washing fruits and vegetables and cooking food properly to food-borne infections : understanding that antibiotics only work against bacteria they do not work against colds and flu which are caused by viruses : only taking antibiotics when the doctor prescribes them for you and not sharing or using left over antibiotics Please see your GP for more advice.

18.01.2022 We will remember them

15.01.2022 2020 - THE YEAR THAT WAS It's been a rollercoaster to say the least! That little bug called COVID-19 certainly made life challenging. We were lucky to have got the residents out and about early in the year and to have celebrated Christmas before this most recent outbreak. To all families who have lost a loved one during the year, we are thinking of you at this time. We have farewelled some amazing staff and a fabulous manager and we wish them well in their new ...endeavours. We are grateful and welcome all the new members and manager to our team and trust you will enjoy your time at Denman MPS. Best wishes to one and all for the festive season. Stay safe, take care and we'll see you in the New Year See more

13.01.2022 R U OK? Having conversations and positive interactions opens up the pathway to be able to ask R U OK - Ask, Listen, Encourage action and Check in. While R U OK day raises awareness, here at Denman MPS we like to think everyday is an R U OK Day! During Covid-19 we have missed the visits from our Denman Public School friends but today, not only have the children checked in, they have entertained the residents and staff from the footpath, brightening our day - very special ind...eed! #ruokday2020 See more

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12.01.2022 We are going to take you on a journey......... After our new renovations were completed we decided we needed to upgrade our garden to match our new outdoor sitting area for our residents. Our Manager Jean put into motion the necessary actions for this happen.... Our amazing Hospital Auxiliary put their hand up; like they do so generously and without hesitation every time to help where they could. The plants were picked with great knowledge from our inspiring gardeners, Citrus trees, assorted flowers, herbs and vegetables. Finances donated by our Hospital Auxiliary. Decorations were made by our residents and a rescue of an old mailbox which became a beautiful story for us here at Denman MPS. If you were lucky to know of a lady by the name of Marye Riley this next part will put a smile on your face. Marye was a very devoted Matron at Denman in the old hospital. She loved her job and was always working tirelessly to raise money for our wonderful facility , I believe there was never a time where there was not a raffle on sale. Marye tragically lost her life due to a car accident a few years ago . A mailbox which was rescued a few weeks ago without any of this knowledge turns out to have belonged to Marye, it is now beautifully restored by our residents and now takes its final destination with elegance in our new garden.

11.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is a great way to recognise, enjoy and learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. This year's NAIDOC Week theme is "Always Was, Always Will Be". Celebrations are generally held in July each year however due to COVID-19 restrictions, NAIDOC Week takes place from Sunday, 8 November to Sunday, 15 November. Denman MPS continues to work towards "closing the gap". We embrace Australia's history and recognise one of the oldest continuing cultures. Each year we celebrate NAIDOC week with a display in the foyer which includes artwork with contributions by our residents, staff and input from local Aboriginal artist Chris Dodd.

09.01.2022 Today we celebrated for Father's Day. With such beautiful weather we were able to sit outside have a game of UNO then listen to some music while our BBQ was cooking. Enjoy your weekend with your loved ones and of course spoil DAD.

07.01.2022 Just wanting to remind all our families and friends that during these times we are still able to facilitate zoom meetings with your loved ones. We also have emails if you were wanting to send letters quicker than the postie can deliver and we can also set aside quiet space for phone calls. Today we all tested a group chat talking with our great friend Niki all the way from Victoria Please give us a call if you if you would like to know more.

05.01.2022 Spring has sprung and so have the many flowers around our facility. Our residents are loving the warmer weather and we plan to soak up the rays while we can. Lets play - rather than "Where's Wally" its "Where's a Worker" (Here's a clue BZZZZZZZZZZZ)

05.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast. It can affect males as well as females.... The estimated number of new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2020 is 19,974 cases. 167 males and 19,807 females. Breast awareness is important for women of all ages, even if you're having regular mammograms. Finding breast cancer early means there are more treatment options and the chances of survival are greatest. if you have any concerns or would like more information please see your GP.

04.01.2022 Have a spooky weekend everyone. Stay safe and healthy.

04.01.2022 We hope you had a lovely Christmas and welcome to the new year. In regard to COVID-19 and residential aged care we should receive a new update in the near future. At this point in time things stand as follows: Until further notice, all staff and visitors must wear a surgical mask whilst in a residential aged care facility. Until at least 11.59pm on Wednesday 6 January 2021: o All residential aged care facilities in the Greater Sydney area (including the Blue Mountains,... Central Coast and Wollongong City Council) must exclude visitors, except those performing essential caring functions. o No visitors from Greater Sydney are permitted to visit residents in regional aged care facilities. There are no restrictions on people from regional NSW visiting residents in regional facilities. o Exclude staff and visitors who: have been in any of the locations: on the self-isolate and get tested immediately list, at the times and dates listed on the monitor for symptoms list, at the times and dates listed except where noted otherwise on the web page have a fever (37. 5C or higher) or symptoms of COVID-19 (acute blocked nose congestion has been added to the list of symptoms) are a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19 and are within their self-isolation period live in a household with a person who is identified as a close contact of a person with confirmed COVID-19. Regularly visit the NSW COVID-19 website for updates on areas of active community transmission. We will keep you updated as we know more. Here's to a year full of fun and adventure at Denman MPS. Stay tuned!

03.01.2022 Now that the dust has settled and the parties are over, it is time to give a final nod to our retired Health Service Manager, Jean Larkin. Jean's career in Denman started in the mid 80's working as an EN, RN and finally Health Service Manager, a role she served for 10 years. Jean accomplished many things during her reign including many renovations, working closely with our community groups and implementing on site oral health consults for aged care. This visiting dental serv...ice continues to benefit our residents, Merton Court residents and all the other MPSs within the State. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Hari Nair, our Acting Health Service Manager. Hari has a clinical background working and managing various Emergency Departments. Most recently Hari was the Clinical Nurse Manager at Muswellbrook Hospital. Welcome Hari! See more