BRITT, IOWA – Hancock County Health System (HCHS) announces Hancock County Memorial Hospital has received designation as a NICHE Hospital. The NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) designation indicates a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence.
“The NICHE designation signals our dedication to providing patient-centered care for older adult patients,” said Laura Zwiefel, RN, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer for HCHS. “Through our participation in the NICHE program — a leading elder care nursing program — we are able to offer evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches that promote better outcomes, positive experiences, and improved care for older adults. This leads to greater satisfaction rates for patients, their families and staff.”
“Hancock County Memorial Hospital shows a tremendous commitment to meet the most critical challenge of our times – quality care of older adults,” says Liz Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN, director, Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders – NICHE, Dr. John W. Rowe Professor in Successful Aging, New York University College of Nursing. “The hospital’s dedication to drive continuous improvement processes and enhance care marks them as leaders in the field.”
About HCHS
HCHS is a county owned, tax-supported health system affiliated with Mercy Health Network—North Iowa. The facilities within HCHS include Hancock County Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, a public health program, an outpatient rehabilitation clinic in Garner, and four primary care clinics located in Britt, Garner, Kanawha, and Wesley. As an affiliate with Mercy Health Network, HCHS is associated with one of the largest healthcare systems in Iowa. The hospital and clinics offer up-to-date technology and equipment to provide quality patient care both now and for generations to come. For more information about the programs and services visit www.trustHCHS.com.
