Radius Residential Care

Revolutionary new e-health technology adopted in Radius rest homes

Radius Residential Care rest homes are among the first in the country to employ a new e-health technology initiative that is revolutionizing the way doctors can access rest home patient clinical notes.

The leading edge computer technology system ‘NZHealthNet’ enables doctors to remotely link into their patients medical notes when attending rest home patient care appointments.

Doctors can easily refer to and update clinical patient notes, order laboratory tests, write referrals and print prescriptions with NZHealthNet - all without the need to carry confidential patient records during routine visits to rest homes.

“One of the main benefits of this new e-health technology is that patient safety is improved due to doctors having real time access to patient records and data. And for rest home patients the new technology will allow them all the benefits of a regular GP visit but without leaving the comfort of their own surrounds“, says Kirsten Stone, CEO Rotorua General Practice Group (RGPG) who have developed the new technology.

Radius Glenbrae Estate was the first rest home to adopt the new technology which was implemented by RGPG onsite last week. Other rest homes within the wider Rotorua region are also expected to become ‘online’ before the end of the month.

“Radius Residential Care is really excited to be leading the way with this innovative new technology in rest home care. Patient safety and continuity of care are paramount and this new technology offers both residents and visiting doctors accurate and up to date information right when they need it”, says Brien Cree, CEO Radius Residential Care.

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For further information please contact:

Brien Cree
Chief Executive Radius Residential Care Ltd
Ph (09) 353 2028Cell 021 955 769
brien.cree@radiushealth.co.nz

Rest Home Embraces Fashion Week

A catwalk fashion show showcasing rest home residents’ designer talent and lots of comedy was hosted yesterday at Radius Taupaki Gables rest home in support of Air New Zealand Fashion Week.

Ten elderly catwalk model residents aged 70+ years strutted their stuff on a makeshift catwalk showcasing a variety of clothing, hats and shoes.

Wheelchairs, walkers and walking sticks became fashion accessories for models as they pranced and danced down the catwalk much to the delight of fellow residents, friends and family.

Rest home staff also joined in the fun showing off a special collection of designer nursing outfits and wearable “trash” art. A comic new Radius nurse uniform was also launched at the event much to the delight of male residents who commented that it was “quite a bit racier than what the nurses currently wear”.

A collection of bridal dresses and a mock wedding march on the catwalk were highlights, as were the beach boy models in Hawaiian shirts followed by island dancing.

“We wanted to do something special to celebrate New Zealand fashion week and the Radius fashion show was a great success with a variety of different outfits modeled by residents and nursing staff. It was heaps of fun - there was much laughter and dancing and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it!” says Linda Venables, Facility Manager who extended a special thanks to the Salvation Army and private individuals who provided clothing for the show.

The event was well attended by more than 60 friends and family of Radius Taupaki Gables rest home and is anticipated to become a regular annual event.

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For further information please contact:

Linda Venables
Facility Manager Radius Taupaki Gables
Ph 021 524 128
linda.venables@radiushealth.co.nz