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
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Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit - Ward 21 | MidCentral | Te Whatu Ora
Palmerston North Hospital, 50 Ruahine Street Roslyn Palmerston North
Contact Details
Phone (06) 350 8160
Street Address
Gate 2, Heretaunga Street
Palmerston North Hospital
Palmerston North 4442
Postal Address
Ward 21
Private Bag 11036
Palmerston North
Description
Formerly MidCentral DHB - Acute Inpatient Mental Health Unit - Ward 21
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Website
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health-addictions/acute-inpatient-mental-health-unit-ward-21/