NursingBroadway House is designed to eliminate the isolation and segregation that acute care and society often impose on people living with HIV/AIDS. We encourage participation by families and friends in the care that is provided. The facility is equipped to provide care for 78 individuals living in private or semi-private bedrooms. Nursing areas are divided into four units, each containing approximately 20 beds. Each unit is under the charge of the Head Nurse Manager. Each Nursing Unit holds scheduled meetings with the staff and residents facilitated by the unit Head Nurse and Social Worker. These meetings allow the staff and residents to identify issues that are common to the unit and to create resolutions that work for both staff and residents. Nursing Services include : 24-hour nursing care under the direction of a Medical Director. All Direct Nursing Care Providers are licensed or certified by the state of New Jersey. Broadway House for Continuing Care adheres to the State of New Jersey staffing guidelines for sub-acute care. Direct access to full hospital support services 24 hours a day - seven days a week.
Psychiatric service is provided on an as needed basis. Ophthalmology, Podiatry, Dental services are available and provided to the entire resident population initially and then as required by the individual resident. Occupational, Speech and Physical therapy are provided based on individual need three days a week Broadway House for Continuing Care has recently expanded their “Wellness First” program. This program integrates complementary alternative medicines with traditional therapies to offer residents many ways to improve their health. By incorporating different therapies resident benefit from a holistic approach to healing. Revitalizing the mind, body and spirit contributes to the healing process and enable our residents to reach their state of optimal physical well-being. Some of the healing methods used are:
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Broadway House For Continuing Care - 298 Broadway Newark, New Jersey 07104 - (973) 268-9797 |