MountainView Hospital receives NICHE designation

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January 29, 2012 - 9:14 pm

MountainView Hospital said in a statement that it received designation as a NICHE site. MountainView said Nurses Improving Care for Health-system Elders is the only national designation indicating a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence. MountainView is the first hospital in the Las Vegas Valley to receive the designation.

“This designation exemplifies our commitment to the community we serve,” said Will Wagnon, chief executive officer of MountainView Hospital. “As our population continues to age, it is vital that we fully understand the unique needs of the 65+ patient.”

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