Report of Operations - South West Alliance of Rural Health

Corporate Services Report35MaintenanceThe Maintenance Team maintainsthe buildings, grounds, equipmentand ancillary sites of OtwayHealth.The Home and Community CareCoordinator, Community Nurseand Occupational Therapist canalso submit requests for work tobe completed in clients’ homes,for instance installing grabrails, eliminating trip hazards,maintaining smoke alarms etc.This work enables clients to staysafely in their homes for as longas possible before consideringresidential care options. A totalof 61 jobs were completed for ourcommunity members to maketheir homes safer in the pastyear.Our Maintenance Team have beeninstrumental in assisting with:-• Redesigning of gardens tomake them dementia friendly(ongoing)• Relocation of reception areato increase security for staffand the children in Child Care• Installation of new aerialsto make the service digitallyready• Stage 3 of introduction of theswipe door entries to securerooms and access within thefacility• Licensing of 3rd room in ChildCare