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The medical unit at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital changed out their artwork to conform to geriatric-friendly standards. This picture of the cows, taken by an area resident, has proven to be a patient favorite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vivid flowers. Local mountain scenes. Cows. \u2026 Cows?<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, the picture of the cows seems to appeal to a lot of our patients,\u201d said Rory Jantz, a registered nurse on Poudre Valley Hospital<\/a>\u2019s medical unit, as he stood near a large photo of several cows resting in a mountain field.<\/p>\n

The framed photograph is one of about 50 local pieces that adorn the walls of the unit\u2019s hallways and patient rooms. The art represents more than just photographs on walls, but the staff\u2019s dedication to improve the experience for older visitors at PVH.<\/p>\n

There are 77 million baby boomers in the United States, and 10,000 of them turn 65 each day. At PVH, nearly half of the medical unit\u2019s visitors have already hit that milestone.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnowing that\u2019s our population, we wanted to be known as a geriatric-friendly<\/a> unit,\u201d said RN Breeann Barry, a medical unit charge nurse.<\/p>\n

PVH has been a certified Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE)<\/a>\u00a0facility for about five years, but the medical unit staff wanted to go a step further.<\/p>\n

This year, all nurses and certified nurse assistants on the unit will have completed 16 to 20 educational units specific to geriatric care.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe core message of NICHE is educating nurses and CNAs with geriatric-specific knowledge so that they cannot only take better care of their patients, but also be resources for other staff within the hospital,\u201d said Peggy Budai<\/a>, nurse practitioner and PVH\u2019s NICHE coordinator. \u201cWith this education, they understand how age-related changes can impact a person\u2019s ability to heal. They also learn how best to communicate with persons with dementia and delirium.\u201d<\/p>\n

PVH and University of Colorado Hospital<\/a> in Aurora are NICHE-certified hospitals and Medical Center of the Rockies<\/a> in Loveland plans to acquire certification this year, Budai said.<\/p>\n

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This photograph in the medical unit at PVH is among about 50 pieces of art throughout the unit specifically chosen because of their geriatric-friendly qualities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The NICHE training provided insight on how to make the medical unit better at meeting the physical and emotional needs of older visitors, bringing the unit\u2019s d\u00e9cor to the forefront.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that art has a strong, positive physiological effect on the brain. One 2011 University of London study even found that a beautiful painting increased brain blood flow by 10 percent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new art can help also people reminisce about beautiful things they have seen here in Colorado,\u201d she said<\/p>\n

After researching what would be best for older adults, the unit\u2019s newly formed unit-based council (comprised of the unit\u2019s staff) requested 39 pieces of art for the walls.<\/p>\n

Employees submitted their own photographs as well as those of friends and family members, and the council chose their favorites that met the geriatric-friendly guidelines.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe families and patients really enjoy the new art, and it\u2019s also built morale,\u201d Jantz said, whose father-in-law\u2019s photography is among the newly donated pieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vivid flowers. Local mountain scenes. Cows. \u2026 Cows? \u201cYes, the picture of the cows seems to appeal to a lot of our patients,\u201d said Rory Jantz, a registered nurse on Poudre Valley Hospital\u2019s medical unit, as he stood near a large photo of several cows resting in a mountain field. 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