Orange Regional Medical Center earns special designation for elder care

Posted 8/21/12

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Orange Regional Medical Center has been recently designated as a Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) hospital, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to …

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Orange Regional Medical Center earns special designation for elder care

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MIDDLETOWN, NY — Orange Regional Medical Center has been recently designated as a Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) hospital, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing exemplary care to older patients. NICHE is the largest national geriatric care program for hospitals.

The NICHE program supports the implementation of a variety of best practices, including prevention and management of pain, pressure ulcers, delirium, urinary incontinence and fall prevention. Orange Regional creates physical and social environments that address these specific needs of older patients.

For more information about Orange Regional Medical Center, visit www.ormc.org.

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