Valley Hospital Earns Niche 2022 Exemplar Recognition

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Valley Hospital earned 2022 Exemplar recognition by Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE).

Exemplar recognizes Valley Hospital for its use of system-wide interventions and initiatives that show a commitment to elderly care, according to a statement.

"We are proud to be recognized as Exemplar by the NICHE program," said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System in a statement. "This recognition reflects Valley's commitment and dedication to providing care and improving healthcare for older adults and all patients."

NICHE is a national initiative that aims to improve clinical practices to provide quality nursing care for older adults in healthcare facilities, according to a statement.

Valley Hospital submitted a comprehensive report of program activities that was reviewed by NICHE faculty. According to a statement, Exemplar NICHE recipients are recognized for providing an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare that improves care for older adults.

"The 4East nursing team is truly dedicated to providing and improving the quality of care for our older adult population," said Kelly Kennedy, MSN, RN-BC, NP-C, Advanced Practice Nurse and NICHE Coordinator for Valley in a statement. "By partnering with NICHE, implementing evidence-based practices and achieving the highest distinction of Exemplar status, we continue to show our commitment or providing excellence with a focus on individualizing older adult care."