Dupont Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Ortho & Senior Care
11/29/2021
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (November 29, 2021) – Dupont Hospital is proud to announce its recent recognition with three distinctions for quality of care in orthopedics and older adults.
The hospital received designation as an Orthopaedic Center of Excellence from DNV Healthcare USA Inc., a global independent certification, assurance and risk management provider, affirming its excellence in diagnostic and surgical services as well as orthopedic care therapies.
Dupont Hospital also received two 2021 Choosing Wisely® Trailblazer awards from Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for improving care for older adults. The Trailblazer awards recognized efforts in pharmacist transitions of care interventions on readmission rates and the geriatric emergency department’s reduction of the use of multiple drugs to treat a single condition, which are both clinical areas identified by the American Academy of Nursing’s Choosing Wisely® recommendations.
“The designation and awards are just a few examples of Dupont Hospital’s commitment to the needs of the community through its high standards of service and quality orthopedic and older adult care,” said Kimberly Fulkerson, Dupont Hospital CNO. “We are grateful for the recognition of our team members' and providers’ dedication to the health and safety of our patients.”
About DNV
DNV is a global independent certification, assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise, DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks and drives innovative solutions. For more information, visit dnvcert.com/healthcare
About the Choosing Wisely ® Trailblazer Award
The 2021 Choosing Wisely®️ Trailblazer Award was created by NICHE and ABIM to celebrate leadership in improving quality care and recognizes clinical teams improving care for older adults in one of the clinical areas identified by the American Academy of Nursing’s Choosing Wisely®️ recommendations. Learn more at choosingwisely.org.
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