Geriatric Services
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
Accredited Geriatric ED
Older adults may have conditions that require special attention in an emergency.Dupont Hospital’s accredited Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department — the first in Indiana—delivers this distinct care through:
- Staff specially trained in health issues related to aging
- Age-related assessments to quickly identify health risks
- Senior-friendly rooms with age-appropriate features
- A hip fracture program focused on early intervention and shorter stays
- Discharge assistance, including a review of living arrangements and support
Learn more about Dupont Hospital’s emergency care specifically for adults 65+.
About Dupont Hospital’s Senior-Specific Designations
- Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders is the only national designation indicating a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence.
- Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation is earned through the American College of Emergency Physicians