Clondalkin Lodge Transitional Care Unit
Transitional Care in Partnership with Tallaght University Hospital
An ideal facility for your recovery, restoration and reablement.
Following surgery and treatment for accidents or major illnesses in an acute hospital, it is often necessary for patients to spend a further period of recovery before their next step.
Clondalkin Lodge Transitional Care Unit is a state-of-the-art step-down care facility, developed in partnership with Tallaght University Hospital, and specifically designed to provide ongoing medical monitoring and reablement for patients. Our top-class accommodation offers single occupancy ensuite rooms with spacious and homely interiors.
We have a dedicated care team working diligently to ensure all our patients are comfortable and supported during their stay, until they are ready to transition home or to another appropriate care setting.
Clondalkin Lodge Transitional Care Unit is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Clondalkin village, purpose-built to support patients on their journey from acute hospital care back to independent living. Operating in partnership with Tallaght University Hospital, our unit provides a safe, comfortable, and clinically supported environment where recovery is the focus.
From the moment you arrive at Clondalkin Lodge, you will be welcomed by a dedicated care team and an environment designed with your recovery at the forefront. Comfort and safety are priorities, and the building lends itself to promoting independence and restoring confidence. At Bartra Healthcare, we believe that transitional care should be a positive and empowering experience, a a supported step forward in your recovery journey.
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Types of Care
- Reablement needs (post stroke, surgery and chronic illness) to regain function and life skills
- Promotion of independence based on a multidisciplinary directed SMART bespoke goal setting model
- Dementia and complex aged related conditions
- Physical disabilities
- Obesity and malnutrition
- Catheter care, intravenous therapy, VAC dressing, end of life care and specific care for people with low to high dependency levels, high nurse staffing levels
- Respite care
- Step down care for people awaiting home care packages, long term care, home care grants etc.
Allied Health Services
The Clondalkin Lodge Physiotherapy team of senior and staff grade therapists are supported by a Clinical Manager Physiotherapist. On admission, and as necessary during their stay, all patients will be reviewed by the Physiotherapist.
All patients identified for Physiotherapy input will have:
- A full baseline Physiotherapy assessment conducted to determine holistic needs
- Problem Plans
- SMART Goal setting
- Access to the therapy gym (including but not limited to: parallel bars, weights and exercise equipment, MotoMed, balance mats)
- Management of specialist orthotic/equipment as provided by acute care providers
- Full comprehensive Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Respiratory assessment and intervention as required
- Discharge planning
- Attendance at family meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Physiotherapists will advise on ongoing intervention if required following discharge, which may include:
- Home with community physiotherapy follow-up
- Transfer to a Reablement facility
- Convalescence
The Clondalkin Lodge Occupational Therapy team of senior and staff grade therapists are supported by a Clinical Manager Occupational Therapist. Our Occupational Therapists screen all new admissions for Occupational Therapy needs to determine the level of intervention required and the onward discharge planning requirements.
Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- Full baseline Occupational Therapy Assessment for those identified through the screening process
- SMART goal setting
- Functional assessment such as washing and dressing assessment and kitchen assessment. These functional activities can be used as modes for therapeutic intervention
- Use of group work as a therapeutic intervention
- Functional mobility and transfer assessment and practice
- Specialist seating assessment and progression of wheelchair transfer and self-propulsion. There is a selection of seating on site for assessment and trial purposes
- Use of outcome measures to identify progress in functional status as well as information gathering / social history relating to a patient’s pre-morbid function, routine and interests
- Assessment of cognition. The Occupational Therapists are certified in the use of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and the Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOCTA-G)
- Involvement in discharge planning which includes home environment assessment of equipment and social care needs and completion of home discharge visits as indicated
- Completion of assessment for appropriate social supports to facilitate function at home and in the community in liaison with the Reablement Social Worker
- Indirect work in the form of completion of onward referrals such as Community Occupational Therapy referral or signposting patients and families to appropriate services
- Attendance at family meetings as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Falls assessment and provision of appropriate information on falls prevention
- Energy conservation advice
The Medical Social Work team at Clondalkin Lodge link closely with their colleagues in Tallaght University Hospital and other acute settings. Their role involves the following:
- Completing psychosocial assessments, obtaining collateral, and liaising with statutory, voluntary and community resources to assist in care and discharge planning
- End of life support and planning
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional and bereavement support
- Information and advice service
- Lead role in facilitating and assisting patients and families with the long-term care process, including the Fair Deal Scheme, and liaising with chosen nursing homes for assessments and admission
- Providing an advocacy role to secure prioritisation for service delivery, including applying for specific funding and homecare packages
- Key and lead role in discharge planning, particularly for complex cases
