Geriatric Services

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Dupont Hospital’s healthcare team is committed to excellence in caring for older adults, a commitment reflected in senior-specific recognitions.

Hospital-wide delivery of specialized care for older adults led to Dupont Hospital designation as a Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders facility. This senior-friendly focus includes:

• Recognizing hearing loss, as well as vision, fall, gait and balance issues
• Using best practices to improve transitions into and out of the hospital
• Using an evidence-based, team approach to care
• Including families in care plan development and execution
• Enhancing the overall patient and family experience
• Stimulating culture changes throughout the hospital to achieve patient-centered care
• Providing resources to help caregivers better navigate the hospital experience and support their loved ones in dealing with:
  • Community care options
  • Dementia
  • Discharge planning
  • Medication use
  • Nurse/family partnering strategies
  • Work and eldercare topics

Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders is the only national designation indicating a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence.