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Renovated Geriatric Department Opens at AZORG Hospital with Heatwave Cooling System

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • AZORG hospital in Geraardsbergen has opened a renovated geriatric department, featuring 30 beds and a day hospital.
  • The new department prioritizes patient comfort, especially during heatwaves, with an integrated cooling system in all rooms.
  • The renovation aims to improve collaboration among healthcare providers and enhance patient care and independence.

The AZORG hospital campus in Geraardsbergen has unveiled a newly renovated geriatric department, designed to offer enhanced comfort and specialized care for elderly patients. The department, which relocated earlier this month, now occupies a refurbished floor and will eventually accommodate 30 hospitalization beds, alongside a day hospital.

This renovated department represents enormous added value, both for our patients and for our employees.

— Dr. Katrien Van PuyveldeMedical Head of Geriatrics at AZORG hospital, describing the benefits of the new department.

Currently, the department houses 20 hospitalization beds, with plans to add 10 more geriatric beds in an adjacent wing. The geriatric day hospital, equipped with six treatment spaces, is also set to move to the same floor this autumn. This consolidation aims to centralize geriatric services, fostering better collaboration among healthcare professionals and streamlining the patient experience.

All renovated rooms are outfitted with spacious bathrooms featuring walk-in showers, integrated ceiling lifts extending to the toilet, and a crucial cooling system. Dr. Katrien Van Puyvelde, head of Geriatrics, highlighted the significance of the cooling system, stating, "Thanks to the cooling system, we can guarantee a pleasant temperature even during heatwaves." The department also includes a large exercise room for physical and occupational therapy, supporting patients' independence and recovery.

Thanks to the cooling system, we can guarantee a pleasant temperature even during heatwaves.

— Dr. Katrien Van PuyveldeHighlighting a key feature of the renovated geriatric department.

AZORG emphasizes its commitment to geriatric care in the Geraardsbergen region, focusing not only on infrastructure but also on patient support. "With a strong multidisciplinary team, we are fully committed to warm, respectful, and specialized care, ensuring every patient feels safe, heard, and at home here," Van Puyvelde added. The hospital aims to invest continuously in geriatric care, ensuring both advanced facilities and compassionate patient guidance.

With a strong multidisciplinary team, we are fully committed to warm, respectful, and specialized care, ensuring every patient feels safe, heard, and at home here.

— Dr. Katrien Van PuyveldeDescribing the approach to patient care in the new department.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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