Resident's health is priority.
The residents of Wauklehegan Manor are under the care of two primary physicians who are licensed to practice medicine in New Brunswick. The physicians visit the Manor weekly for initial and regular exams and are on call for more urgent concerns. Any medical concerns can be discussed with the Nurse in Charge who will relay the concern to the contracted physician.
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Residents are admitted to the Manor when their condition is deemed to be medically stable and predictable, and not requiring ongoing medical care. The nursing home is a residence in which 24-hour nursing care and supportive care is provided.
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Staff assists the resident in those functions which they cannot do on their own. The nursing home is not geared to the provision of aggressive medical treatment as might be found in an acute-care hospital. Every effort is made to maintain or improve the health status of the resident in the home and to transfer the resident to hospital, in accordance with their wishes, should the need arise. Upon Admission these wishes will be documented to ensure that they are met should any concern arise.
To that end, the resident and family will be asked to indicate the degree of medical intervention desired. Specifically, the facility has a policy in which the aim is to keep the resident comfortable but not to provide aggressive resuscitative measures unless they are requested by the resident/family.
Pharmacy Services
Under the Nursing Home Act, all medications must be obtained from the pharmacy contracted by the nursing home to provide this service.
Medications are ordered for residents by the physician and administered by the RN or LPN:
● No medication can be brought in and given to the resident.
● The resident cannot keep any medications at the bedside.
Medications are ordered for residents by the physician and administered by the RN or LPN:
● No medication can be brought in and given to the resident.
● The resident cannot keep any medications at the bedside.
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The nursing home will supply basic stock drugs and supplies. Should a resident require or request a brand name different from the one stocked by the home, or require the stock medication on a regular basis, s/he is to be financially responsible for the cost of the product.
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On a quarterly basis, a complete review of all residents’ medications is completed by the physician, nurse, and the pharmacist. The NB Prescription Drug Program pays for prescriptions covered under the plan. However, there are “special authorization’’ drugs that are not covered. The resident or Power of Attorney is responsible for paying drugs not covered by this program. All communication and payment should be done with the pharmacy and physician.
Medication Safety
Make sure you and or your family ask questions about your medications. If you have any concerns about your medications, ask your nurse about them. Make sure to tell your nurse if you think you are about to receive the wrong medication or if something does not seem right.
X-Ray Services
Wauklehegan Works closely with McAdam Health Center to process lab specimens. E.C.G. and other similar medical services will be provided through the McAdam Health Centre or Harvey Health Center based on availability.
X-Ray services will be scheduled at Harvey Health Center. Ambulance services will be provided. Arrangements will be made to have a family member accompany the resident to the applicable appointments.
X-Ray services will be scheduled at Harvey Health Center. Ambulance services will be provided. Arrangements will be made to have a family member accompany the resident to the applicable appointments.
Appointments
It is the family’s responsibility to transport residents to and from for any eye, dental, or other medical appointments outside of the Manor. The resident is responsible for any cost associated with transportation, examinations or professional staff required to accompany them.
It is the family’s responsibility to transport residents to and from for any eye, dental, or other medical appointments outside of the Manor. The resident is responsible for any cost associated with transportation, examinations or professional staff required to accompany them.
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However, if they are unable to transport a resident in their vehicle due to wheelchair accessibility, arrangements can be made to use the village’s mini-bus or to transport the resident by ambulance, as applicable and appropriate.
The family should request the use of the minibus, through the village office, well in advance of the appointment. It is the family’s responsibility to provide a qualified driver. It is imperative that a family member accompany the resident to the appointment. Staff members are unable to accompany residents to appointments. |
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11 Saunders Rd., McAdam , NB E6J 1K9 Tel (506) 784-6303 Fax (506) 784-6344
