Patients' & Rehabilitees Association Inc - "Friends of the Hospital"

About the Association

The Association is a voluntary organisation working to provide extra amenities for the comfort, convenience and welfare of patients.
The Patients' Association has provided, from donations, the following facilities and services for the convenience and comfort of patients:

The Hospital Shop
Stamps, toiletries, earplugs, stationery, phone cards, drinks, magazines and confectionery available.
Operated by: Volunteers and assigned staff.

Shop Hours are: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 5.00pm. Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm

Hair Salon
By appointment, bookings can be made at the Hospital Shop.

Filtered Water Coolers
Units in Wards 1, 3 & 4, Outpatient Department, Occupational Therapy, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS).

Tea Trolley - Café Bar
Self service bar in the Outpatients waiting room for use by outpatients waiting for appointments or inpatients delayed by programmes and unable to use ward facilities.

Cordless Phone
For the use in Wards 3 and 4. Rental and maintenance paid by QE Health Patients' Association. Incoming tolls and local calls only, toll bar applies.

Radios and Earphones
Available from Admission Office, $10 deposit (refundable on return).
Exercise routines recorded on tapes and available from the hospital shop.

Headphones and Tapes
This is for the use in the Operating Theatre. Please discuss with nursing staff and request if interested.

Pressure Care Mattresses
Mattress overlays and sheepskins for beds are available, on request, for your comfort in the wards and at Redwood Lodge 

Laundry Services
Washing machines, dryers and ironing facilities in Ward 3

QE Health Library & Information Centre - Patients' Collection
Supporting the purchase of books covering aspects of rheumatic disease, treatment, and daily living. Specially selected for patients and may be borrowed during your stay. See notice for Library hours.
PLEASE ENSURE BOOKS ARE RETURNED BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

Redwood Lodge Facilities

• Luggage Trolley: At entrance foyer and reception
• TV set: Main lounge
• Kitchen Equipment: Toaster, filtered water tap
• Jigsaw Puzzles & Games: Lounge area
• Cassette Player: Request from Office
• Patio furniture: Quiet Room furniture [temporary loan]

Recreation

The Quiet room
Is a special room for writing, reading, or reflecting. We ask that you respect the peaceful environment of this room. Now located at the lake front end of the hospital. An interim arrangement.

The Courtyard Garden, "Matron's Garden"
The garden was established in1981 and is seen as a special project for Rotorua's Centenary celebrations- a garden redevelopment is planned-
Wooden Garden Seats: Lakefront Deck

TV Sets in TV Lounges
For evening and weekend viewing. TV sets are located in the :

• Whakaue Room
• Outpatients waiting room
• Recreation Room

Video Facility
This is available in the Recreation Room for patient entertainment.

Recreation Room, Ward 1 and Redwood Lodge
Jigsaw puzzles, games and dartboard are available. The Patients' Association maintains the pool table, indoor bowls platform, and the recreation equipment.

Association Project 2007 - 2008   The Committee is delighted to have purchased from the Rotorua Museum of Art and History this moving, informative and historic exhibition which features the Services Convalescent Hospital, 1942-48.   “A Place of Kindness” was exhibited at the Rotorua Museum during July-August 2007, and attracted attention and comments of appreciation from many viewers.   It seemed appropriate that the founding history of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, portraying the healing and rehabilitation philosophy of care established by Dr Stanley Wallis, Medical Superintendent, should not languish in the museum’s basement, but be “re-housed” at QE Health for the enjoyment and appreciation of patients, staff and visitors.   We hope “A Place of Kindness” brings pleasure, insight and inspiration to all viewers, and ensures that the “spirit” and healing service of the hospital remains vibrant and enduring in the 21st century.   Margaret Parker , President Thanks to Alison Masters, QEH Community Trust Archivist, for initiating the concept.

"Art in the Hospital" Project
A selection of original paintings, patients' art, prints and photographs purchased to give pleasure and brighten the hospital environment. An ongoing project.

Traditions / Special Events

ANZAC Day: 25 April
Recognising the hospital's early history as a rehabilitation centre and its traditional link with the Returned Services Association.

HRH Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's birthday: 4 August, Remembrance Day.
(The hospital is named after the Queen Mother).

Christmas festivities.

Spring Daffodil Drop.

THE PATIENTS' ASSOCIATION

QE Health Patients' Association is a voluntary organisation with an elected committee of ex patients and staff.

The Committee meets monthly and works on a voluntary basis to:

• Provide 'extra' items for the comfort and welfare of patients
• Improve selected hospital facilities and aspects of the environment for the benefit of patients and staff
• Maintain, repair or replace provided items and facilities
• To represent the interests of patients to the QEH Community Trust and Board of Directors.

Donations from patients and profit from the shop finance this work. If you would like to support our work, a donation may be left with the Patients' Association Visitor, or placed in the box provided at the shop.

Donations may be directed to a particular fund or project. A receipt acknowledging your gift is forwarded if your name and address is put on the envelope. All donations of $5 or more are deductible for income tax purposes. (NB Keep your receipt).

Annual General Meeting

The AGM of the QE Health Patients' Association is held in March. All patients are invited to attend.

A representative from the Patients' Association is appointed to the QE Health Community Trust. An important aspect of the Trust's work is to ensure that the hospital's services remain accessible for all people.

The Patients' Association welcomes your support and suggestions.

Patients'& Rehabilitees Association Inc
"Friends of the Hospital" PO Box 853, Rotorua
Contact Secretary: Ph: (07) 348 4301
Patron: Mrs Judy O'Sullivan, Q.S.M.