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Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit - Ward 21 | MidCentral

Mental Health Service

Description

High Needs and Acute units for those service users who require a higher level of treatment and observation for their mental health. We have a multidisciplinary team helping you and your family / whānau on your recovery. Our professional clinical staff support you on your journey to discharge. We have a holistic approach to your wellbeing; your safety and wellbeing are key to recovery, along with hope.

Staff

All shifts have a Senior Charge Nurse. If you are unsure, check at reception who is in charge and ask for them.

Charge Nurse is Casey Kempthorne

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply

Hours

Visiting hours can be flexiable by arrangment or  we are open 2.00pm —8.00pm like the rest of the hospital.

Please ring the Senior Nurse in charge for access prior to visiting.

After hours, call (06) 350 8160.

Languages Spoken

English, Māori,

Programmes

High Needs Unit

This is a 6 bed secure unit for those service users who require a higher level of treatment and observation. Service users nursed in this area must be sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1992 (MHA). We have a multi disciplinary team helping you and your family / whānau on your recovery. Professional clinical staff to support you on your journey to discharge. Your safety and wellbeing are stepping stones to recovery, along with hope.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Acute services

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals must come via A&E, Community Mental Health, Crisis Resolution Services or the Unplanned Care Team.

Description

This is a 6 bed secure unit for those service users who require a higher level of treatment and observation. Service users nursed in this area must be sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1992 (MHA).

We have a multi disciplinary team helping you and your family / whānau on your recovery. Professional clinical staff to support you on your journey to discharge. Your safety and wellbeing are stepping stones to recovery, along with hope.

Acute Unit

This is an 18 bed unit that provides care for those service users in the acute stage, who are in need of a period of close observation or intensive support and or intervention where this is unable to be safely provided within a community setting. Within this unit there is a sensory modulation room. This room is used by Service Users who display levels of distress and anxiety which can be managed using sensory modulation. We have a multi disciplinary team helping you and your family / whānau on your recovery. Professional clinical staff to support you on your journey to discharge. Your safety and wellbeing is the keystone to recovery, along with hope.

Programme Areas

Crisis / acute, Mental health

Programme Type

Acute services

Regions

MidCentral

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Referral Process

Referrals must come via A&E, Community Mental Health, Crisis Resolution Services or the Unplanned Care Team.

Description

This is an 18 bed unit that provides care for those service users in the acute stage, who are in need of a period of close observation or intensive support and or intervention where this is unable to be safely provided within a community setting. Within this unit there is a sensory modulation room. This room is used by Service Users who display levels of distress and anxiety which can be managed using sensory modulation.

We have a multi disciplinary team helping you and your family / whānau on your recovery. Professional clinical staff to support you on your journey to discharge. Your safety and wellbeing is the keystone to recovery, along with hope.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

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Public Transport

Palmerston North Hospital is on the main bus route.

Parking

Parking is available onsite at Palmerston North Hospital: 40 minutes free, $2.00 per hour thereafter.

Contact Details

Gate 2, Heretaunga Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442

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Street Address

Gate 2, Heretaunga Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442

Postal Address

Ward 21
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North

This page was last updated at 11:25AM on October 16, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit - Ward 21 | MidCentral.