RUMFORD — Rumford Hospital announced it received designation as a NICHE Hospital. The Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders designation indicates a hospital’s commitment to elder care excellence.

The NICHE designation signals the hospital’s dedication to providing patient-centered care for older adult patients. Through Rumford Hospital’s participation in the NICHE program — a leading elder care nursing program — it is 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.