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Dunstan Hospital Services
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Description
Dunstan Hospital is situated close by the township of Clyde at the entry to the Cromwell Gorge (199km northwest of Dunedin City – approximately 2½ hours' drive). It is located in the Central Otago District.
Dunstan Hospital has been operating in Central Otago since 1863. The modern, purpose-built facility was extensively refurbished in 2005.
The Dunstan Hospital facility includes a 24 acute bed inpatient ward (including a three bed High Dependency Unit) and provides secondary health services to around 28,000 people living in the wider Central Otago and Wanaka regions.
Central Otago Health Services Ltd (COHSL) is the community owned, not-for-profit company which is responsible for providing health services out of Dunstan Hospital.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an integrated health service that is client/patient focused, clinically competent, efficiently delivered, well coordinated, culturally appropriate and meets the changing needs of the COHSL service areas.
COHSL employs over 150 staff and contractors in a range of health disciplines and support services. We participate in teaching a range of health professionals.
Dunstan Hospital does not provide an Accident & Emergency (A&E) Service. In an emergency dial 111
Hours
The inpatient ward is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services
Service types: Community nursing, Community cancer nursing.
Service types: Community nursing, Community cancer nursing.
Service types: Community nursing, Community cancer nursing.
Service types: Disability support services, Child development services.
Service types: Disability support services, Child development services.
Service types: Disability support services, Child development services.
Service types: Specialist nursing, Community nursing, Diabetes self management.
Service types: Specialist nursing, Community nursing, Diabetes self management.
Service types: Specialist nursing, Community nursing, Diabetes self management.
Service types: Community nursing, Wound care, Palliative care, Home oxygen management, Medication administration.
Service types: Community nursing, Wound care, Palliative care, Home oxygen management, Medication administration.
Service types: Community nursing, Wound care, Palliative care, Home oxygen management, Medication administration.
Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday Services are provided in the Vincent Ward, clinic or at home. Referrals will be accepted from GP's via ERMS, internal referrals via Consult Requests or external providers via email to dunstancommunity@cohealth.co.nz If a therapist is unavailable a message may be left with the Community Health Services receptionist. Services Provided Holistic assessment of the impact health issues and/or disability have on daily life Training and support promoting independent management of disability or health issues Cognitive assessment Environmental adaptations in the home or workplace Equipment provision Personal care items Household management Splints Pre-operation preparation Stress management Remedial tasks to improve function
Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday Services are provided in the Vincent Ward, clinic or at home. Referrals will be accepted from GP's via ERMS, internal referrals via Consult Requests or external providers via email to dunstancommunity@cohealth.co.nz If a therapist is unavailable a message may be left with the Community Health Services receptionist. Services Provided Holistic assessment of the impact health issues and/or disability have on daily life Training and support promoting independent management of disability or health issues Cognitive assessment Environmental adaptations in the home or workplace Equipment provision Personal care items Household management Splints Pre-operation preparation Stress management Remedial tasks to improve function
Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Services are provided in the Vincent Ward, clinic or at home. Referrals will be accepted from GP's via ERMS, internal referrals via Consult Requests or external providers via email to dunstancommunity@cohealth.co.nz
If a therapist is unavailable a message may be left with the Community Health Services receptionist.
Services Provided
- Holistic assessment of the impact health issues and/or disability have on daily life
- Training and support promoting independent management of disability or health issues
- Cognitive assessment
- Environmental adaptations in the home or workplace
- Equipment provision
- Personal care items
- Household management
- Splints
- Pre-operation preparation
- Stress management
- Remedial tasks to improve function
Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday Physiotherapy Services are provided at Dunstan Hospital to inpatients, outpatients (at the unit) and as home visits if transport is not possible. If the therapist is unable to answer the phone, a message may be left on the answerphone, or with the Community Health Services receptionist. Services Provided Treatment of musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions Rehabilitation of neurological, musculoskeletal or other conditions Hydrotherapy at the Molyneux Aquatic Centre Exercise classes Provision of walking aids Respiratory testing ACC treatment Public funded physiotherapy is also available through clinics at Wanaka. Contact details are available from the Community Health Services receptionist.
Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday Physiotherapy Services are provided at Dunstan Hospital to inpatients, outpatients (at the unit) and as home visits if transport is not possible. If the therapist is unable to answer the phone, a message may be left on the answerphone, or with the Community Health Services receptionist. Services Provided Treatment of musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions Rehabilitation of neurological, musculoskeletal or other conditions Hydrotherapy at the Molyneux Aquatic Centre Exercise classes Provision of walking aids Respiratory testing ACC treatment Public funded physiotherapy is also available through clinics at Wanaka. Contact details are available from the Community Health Services receptionist.
Hours
8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Physiotherapy Services are provided at Dunstan Hospital to inpatients, outpatients (at the unit) and as home visits if transport is not possible.
If the therapist is unable to answer the phone, a message may be left on the answerphone, or with the Community Health Services receptionist.
Services Provided
- Treatment of musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions
- Rehabilitation of neurological, musculoskeletal or other conditions
- Hydrotherapy at the Molyneux Aquatic Centre
- Exercise classes
- Provision of walking aids
- Respiratory testing
- ACC treatment
Public funded physiotherapy is also available through clinics at Wanaka. Contact details are available from the Community Health Services receptionist.
Website
Contact Details
Dunstan Hospital, Clyde
Central Lakes
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Phone
(03) 440 4300
Email
Website
Hospital Street
Clyde
Otago
Street Address
Hospital Street
Clyde
Otago
Postal Address
PO Box 30
Clyde
Central Otago
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This page was last updated at 11:51AM on December 10, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Dunstan Hospital Services.