New kitchen facilities unveiled

1 Jun 2021

The unit is publicly funded to support patients over 65 years of age to restore movement and recover from illness or injury.

Nurse Unit Manager Sarah Saeedi said that the Restorative Unit is different from the traditional hospital setting where patients spend most of their time in their rooms. 

“Our patients have a length of stay of up to 25 days while they receive therapy such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help them to reach their rehabilitation goals," Sarah said.

“It is important during this time that we provide opportunities to develop a sense of community and interaction that can be really important for their wellbeing. 

“Patients receive their daily meals at shared tables in our central dining room, when COVID-19 restrictions allow, that is also used for group rehabilitation activities and as space for our patient’s families to visit and spend time with them. 

“The new kitchen will support this model and also provide healthy snacks, refreshments and a more homely environment for patients. 

“The kitchen and dining room really is the heart of the Restorative Unit.”

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is the second biggest provider of rehabilitation services in Western Australia after the State Government.

The hospital provides private and public services to support rehabilitation for orthopaedic fractures and replacements and reconditioning after illness or cardiac trauma.

Pictured: caregivers Catrina, Sarah and Max in the new kitchen.