{"id":2960,"date":"2022-04-14T14:01:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T18:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/patient-care\/inpatient-services\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T10:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:09:03","slug":"inpatient-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/patient-care\/inpatient-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Inpatient Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/patient-banner-geri-2-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/patient-banner-geri-2-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/patient-banner-geri-2-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/patient-banner-geri-2-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/patient-banner-geri-2-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/patient-banner-geri-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Age-Friendly Care at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_29492\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 310px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-29492\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/945\/2019\/04\/DOM_Geriatrics_Felton-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"Patient Services Manager Kittra Felton at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Inpatient Geriatrics Services Manager Kittra Felton\u00a0 | UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>UNC School of Medicine&#8217;s Division of Geriatric Medicine provides a dedicated service for hospitalized older adults at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncmedicalcenter.org\/uncmc\/hospitals-locations\/profile\/unc-hospitals-hillsborough-campus\/\"><strong>UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus<\/strong>.<\/a> The hospital is led by Dr. Jeffrey Strickler, DHA, RN, Vice President for UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. Dr. Strickler is a consistent champion for age-friendly care.<\/p>\n<p>You can see hospital location and map <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/patients\/inpatient-hospital-service\/location\/\">here. <\/a>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/news\/geriatric-medicine-celebrates-three-year-anniversary-in-hillsborough\/\">Inpatient Geriatrics&#8217; history at Hillsborough<\/a>. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unchealthcare.org\/coronavirus\/unc-health-visitor-restrictions\/\">this page<\/a> for details and updates to the UNC Medical Center and Hospitals&#8217; visiting policies during Covid-19.<\/p>\n<p>If you need hospitalization in the future, ask your physician about Hillsborough as an option for age-friendly care. Without a doubt, the care is exceptional and the facility is beautiful. On top of that, the parking is free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"blue\">ACEP Geriatrics Emergency Department Accreditation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In 2018 Hillsborough&#8217;s Emergency Department received the prestigious Silver Standard of accreditation award for Geriatric Emergency Department excellence. UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus is the first in North Carolina to receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/aging\/geriatric-ed-accreditation\/#:~:text=As%20the%20state's%20first%20geriatrics,Emergency%20Department%20Accreditation%20(GEDA).\">Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)<\/a>. <span id=\"more-3984\"><\/span>Earning a Level 2 Silver accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) certifies that staff are trained to assess older patients in more conscientious and comprehensive ways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We invite you to tour the hospital and our Inpatient Service through the images below. (Click to make the images larger)<\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\"><div class=\"soliloquy-outer-container\" data-soliloquy-loaded=\"0\"><div aria-live=\"polite\" id=\"soliloquy-container-3417\" class=\"soliloquy-container soliloquy-transition-horizontal soliloquy-slide-horizontal soliloquy-controls-active soliloquy-arrows-active  soliloquy-theme-base no-js\" style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto 20px;\"><ul id=\"soliloquy-3417\" class=\"soliloquy-slider soliloquy-slides soliloquy-wrap soliloquy-clear\"><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-1 soliloquy-id-3364 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Parking-scaled.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Hospital Parking\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"As you turn off Waterstone Drive into the UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus the hospital will be directly in front of you and parking will be on your left. Parking at this facility is abundant, free and just a short walk to the hospital lobby. (view from 4th floor)\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Parking-scaled-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3364\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Parking-scaled-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Parking\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">As you turn off Waterstone Drive into the UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus the hospital will be directly in front of you and parking will be on your left. Parking at this facility is abundant, free and just a short walk to the hospital lobby. (view from 4th floor)<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-2 soliloquy-id-3368 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Main-Hospital-Entry.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Main Hospital Entry\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Welcome to the UNC Hillsborough Hospital, a patient and family friendly facility. For your convenience Wi-Fi is available everywhere in the hospital so you always have Internet access.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Main-Hospital-Entry-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3368\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-2 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Main-Hospital-Entry-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Main Hospital Entry\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Welcome to the UNC Hillsborough Hospital, a patient and family friendly facility. For your convenience Wi-Fi is available everywhere in the hospital so you always have Internet access.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-3 soliloquy-id-3363 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Hospital Lobby\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"The main hospital lobby is open, full of light and inviting. The information desk is directly in front of you as you enter and is staffed with helpful and friendly attendants. Stay to the right of the desk and the gift shop and cafe are straight ahead. Across from the gift shop is a hallway with a set of double doors and two elevators. These elevators will take you to the Geriatric Inpatient Service rooms on the 4th floor.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3363\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-3 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Lobby\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The main hospital lobby is open, full of light and inviting. The information desk is directly in front of you as you enter and is staffed with helpful and friendly attendants. Stay to the right of the desk and the gift shop and cafe are straight ahead. Across from the gift shop is a hallway with a set of double doors and two elevators. These elevators will take you to the Geriatric Inpatient Service rooms on the 4th floor.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-4 soliloquy-id-3362 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby-Registry.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Hospital Lobby Registry\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"The hallway to the left of the service desk leads to Registration, Imaging, PreCare and at the end of the hall you turn right to continue on to the Emergency Department.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby-Registry-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3362\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-4 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby-Registry-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Lobby Registry\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The hallway to the left of the service desk leads to Registration, Imaging, PreCare and at the end of the hall you turn right to continue on to the Emergency Department.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-5 soliloquy-id-3379 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-2.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Waiting Room 2\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"The waiting room includes a recliner and a children&#039;s activity table. Views include an overlook of the patio, walking path and woods.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-2-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3379\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-5 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-2-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Waiting Room 2\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">The waiting room includes a recliner and a children's activity table. Views include an overlook of the patio, walking path and woods.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-6 soliloquy-id-3378 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-1.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Waiting Room 1\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"As you step off the elevator you will see the visitor waiting area. This provides you with an alternate space to wait if you need to step out of the private room of your loved one.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-1-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3378\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-6 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-1-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Waiting Room 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">As you step off the elevator you will see the visitor waiting area. This provides you with an alternate space to wait if you need to step out of the private room of your loved one.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-7 soliloquy-id-3380 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-3.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Waiting Room 3\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"As an added convenience for family and friends there is a private kitchenette just off the waiting room.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-3-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3380\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-7 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-3-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Waiting Room 3\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">As an added convenience for family and friends there is a private kitchenette just off the waiting room.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-8 soliloquy-id-3371 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Public-Restroom.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Public Restroom\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"To the immediate right of the waiting room is the public restroom. The restroom is wheel chair accessible with generous space, enough to accommodate another person if assistance is needed.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Public-Restroom-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3371\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-8 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Public-Restroom-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Public Restroom\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">To the immediate right of the waiting room is the public restroom. The restroom is wheel chair accessible with generous space, enough to accommodate another person if assistance is needed.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-9 soliloquy-id-3377 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Wait-Room-Kitchnette.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Wait Room Kitchnette\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Opposite the ice machine, sink and microwave is a low counter with two seats where you can eat, work, read, or sit and look out the window at the woods.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Wait-Room-Kitchnette-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3377\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-9 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Wait-Room-Kitchnette-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Wait Room Kitchnette\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Opposite the ice machine, sink and microwave is a low counter with two seats where you can eat, work, read, or sit and look out the window at the woods.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-10 soliloquy-id-3357 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-Kitchenette.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"4th Floor Kitchenette\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"In addition to the kitchenette in the waiting room and the refrigerator in your private room, the 4th floor also has an additional kitchenette for patients and families. Here you will find your kitchen sink, microwave, ice and filtered water, in addition to a coffee station where you can brew fresh coffee by the cup. If you have a coffee preference, you can bring your own K-cups with you.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-Kitchenette-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3357\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-10 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-Kitchenette-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"4th Floor Kitchenette\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">In addition to the kitchenette in the waiting room and the refrigerator in your private room, the 4th floor also has an additional kitchenette for patients and families. Here you will find your kitchen sink, microwave, ice and filtered water, in addition to a coffee station where you can brew fresh coffee by the cup. If you have a coffee preference, you can bring your own K-cups with you.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-11 soliloquy-id-3359 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe-Indoor-Seating.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Cafe Indoor Seating\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Ample seating is available for cafe patrons with views out to the covered terrace, patio, open yard, walking path and woods beyond.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe-Indoor-Seating-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3359\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-11 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe-Indoor-Seating-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Indoor Seating\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Ample seating is available for cafe patrons with views out to the covered terrace, patio, open yard, walking path and woods beyond.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-12 soliloquy-id-3360 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Cafe\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Food is cooked fresh each day for every meal. Patient meals are also prepared on site at the Hillsborough Hospital.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3360\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-12 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Food is cooked fresh each day for every meal. Patient meals are also prepared on site at the Hillsborough Hospital.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-13 soliloquy-id-3386 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c.jpeg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Cafe seating also extends outdoors both under the cover of an overhang and on the patio. As with all areas of the hospital the patio and walking path are wheelchair accessible.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c-75x50_c.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3386\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-13 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Cafe seating also extends outdoors both under the cover of an overhang and on the patio. As with all areas of the hospital the patio and walking path are wheelchair accessible.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-14 soliloquy-id-3383 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Seating_2.75-x-3.75.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Outdoor Seating_2.75 x 3.75\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Seating_2.75-x-3.75-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3383\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-14 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Seating_2.75-x-3.75-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Seating_2.75 x 3.75\" \/><\/a><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-15 soliloquy-id-3369 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Nurse-Station-B.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Nurse Station B\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"There are two nursing stations on 4th floor. As with all areas in the Hillsborough Hospital, corridors and hallways are spacious and open.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Nurse-Station-B-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3369\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-15 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Nurse-Station-B-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Nurse Station B\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">There are two nursing stations on 4th floor. As with all areas in the Hillsborough Hospital, corridors and hallways are spacious and open.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-16 soliloquy-id-3387 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Shower-1.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"In Room Shower\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Opposite the sink and toilet is the shower. The seat showing in the lowered position can be raised against the wall to create additional space. The entire floor is nonslip and wheelchair accessible.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Shower-1-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3387\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-16 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Shower-1-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"In Room Shower\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Opposite the sink and toilet is the shower. The seat showing in the lowered position can be raised against the wall to create additional space. The entire floor is nonslip and wheelchair accessible.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-17 soliloquy-id-3358 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-PT-OT.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"4th Floor PT OT\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"All patients requiring physical or occupational therapy will not have to go far to work with their therapist. Your therapy room is located on the 4th floor directly across from Nurse Station A.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-PT-OT-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3358\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-17 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-PT-OT-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"4th Floor PT OT\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">All patients requiring physical or occupational therapy will not have to go far to work with their therapist. Your therapy room is located on the 4th floor directly across from Nurse Station A.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-18 soliloquy-id-3372 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-1.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Room View 1\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"At UNC Hillsborough Hospital Geriatric Inpatient Service, all patient rooms are private and have added amenities for you and your family. Each room has a secure computer workstation only accessible by medical personnel to access and update patient records. This improves communication, accuracy and security.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-1-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3372\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-18 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-1-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Room View 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">At UNC Hillsborough Hospital Geriatric Inpatient Service, all patient rooms are private and have added amenities for you and your family. Each room has a secure computer workstation only accessible by medical personnel to access and update patient records. This improves communication, accuracy and security.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-19 soliloquy-id-3373 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-2.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Room View 2\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Each room has generous space to create a more comfortable and safer environment for patients and medical personnel as they work together. This also ensures that family never feels like they are in the way. Each patient bed has a pressure sensitive mattress to increase patient comfort.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-2-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3373\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-19 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-2-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Room View 2\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Each room has generous space to create a more comfortable and safer environment for patients and medical personnel as they work together. This also ensures that family never feels like they are in the way. Each patient bed has a pressure sensitive mattress to increase patient comfort.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-20 soliloquy-id-3374 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-3.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Room View 3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"At Hillsborough we know a hospital stay can mean added travel or a hotel stay for a loved one. To better meet the needs of your family we encourage your loved one to stay with you at the hospital. The couch pulls out into a twin size bed, there is an in-room safe, storage, a desk and chair, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a shower.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-3-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3374\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-20 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-3-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Room View 3\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">At Hillsborough we know a hospital stay can mean added travel or a hotel stay for a loved one. To better meet the needs of your family we encourage your loved one to stay with you at the hospital. The couch pulls out into a twin size bed, there is an in-room safe, storage, a desk and chair, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with a shower.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-21 soliloquy-id-3375 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-Daylight-1.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Room View Daylight 1\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"In this room you can see the day and night shades. In the window by the bed the day shade is pulled down to reduce daylight yet still allows you to see outside. The night shade is pulled down in the window above the couch. This prevents nearly all daylight from entering the room. In addition to the shades, patient rooms have adjustable indirect light.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-Daylight-1-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3375\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-21 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-Daylight-1-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Room View Daylight 1\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">In this room you can see the day and night shades. In the window by the bed the day shade is pulled down to reduce daylight yet still allows you to see outside. The night shade is pulled down in the window above the couch. This prevents nearly all daylight from entering the room. In addition to the shades, patient rooms have adjustable indirect light.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-22 soliloquy-id-3367 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Toilet.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"In Room Toilet\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Your private bathroom was designed for two people. So if you are a patient needing assistance with transfer, or you and your loved one need to access the bathroom while the shower is in use, this room will meet your needs.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Toilet-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3367\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-22 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Toilet-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"In Room Toilet\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Your private bathroom was designed for two people. So if you are a patient needing assistance with transfer, or you and your loved one need to access the bathroom while the shower is in use, this room will meet your needs.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"soliloquy-item soliloquy-item-23 soliloquy-id-3376 soliloquy-image-slide\" draggable=\"false\" style=\"list-style:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View.jpg\" class=\"soliloquy-link\" title=\"Room View\" rel=\"soliloquybox3417\" data-soliloquy-lightbox-caption=\"Whether your room is on the south or north side of the hospital, you will see lush green woods beyond either an open grassy area, or just beyond the beautifully landscaped parking area. Views are beautiful, the hospital is calm, even quiet, making your recovery as tranquil as possible. Here you see the walking path which provides you and your family a quiet getaway with warm sun, the rustle of leaves in the trees and the peaceful song of the birds.\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-75x50_c.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"soliloquy-image-3376\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-image-23 soliloquy-preload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/plugins\/soliloquy\/assets\/css\/images\/holder.gif\" data-soliloquy-src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-1000x600_c.jpg\" alt=\"Room View\" \/><\/a><div class=\"soliloquy-caption soliloquy-caption-bottom\"><div class=\"soliloquy-caption-inside\">Whether your room is on the south or north side of the hospital, you will see lush green woods beyond either an open grassy area, or just beyond the beautifully landscaped parking area. Views are beautiful, the hospital is calm, even quiet, making your recovery as tranquil as possible. Here you see the walking path which provides you and your family a quiet getaway with warm sun, the rustle of leaves in the trees and the peaceful song of the birds.<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><noscript><div class=\"soliloquy-no-js\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden;height:0;line-height:0;opacity:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Parking-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Parking\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Main-Hospital-Entry.jpg\" alt=\"Main Hospital Entry\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Lobby\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Hospital-Lobby-Registry.jpg\" alt=\"Hospital Lobby Registry\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-2.jpg\" alt=\"Waiting Room 2\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-1.jpg\" alt=\"Waiting Room 1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Waiting-Room-3.jpg\" alt=\"Waiting Room 3\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Public-Restroom.jpg\" alt=\"Public Restroom\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Wait-Room-Kitchnette.jpg\" alt=\"Wait Room Kitchnette\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-Kitchenette.jpg\" alt=\"4th Floor Kitchenette\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe-Indoor-Seating.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe Indoor Seating\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Cafe\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Outdoor-Cafe-Seating-1000x600_c\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Outdoor-Seating_2.75-x-3.75.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor Seating_2.75 x 3.75\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Nurse-Station-B.jpg\" alt=\"Nurse Station B\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Shower-1.jpg\" alt=\"In Room Shower\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/4th-Floor-PT-OT.jpg\" alt=\"4th Floor PT OT\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-1.jpg\" alt=\"Room View 1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-2.jpg\" alt=\"Room View 2\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-3.jpg\" alt=\"Room View 3\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View-Daylight-1.jpg\" alt=\"Room View Daylight 1\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/In-Room-Toilet.jpg\" alt=\"In Room Toilet\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"soliloquy-image soliloquy-no-js-image skip-lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2022\/06\/Room-View.jpg\" alt=\"Room View\" \/><\/div><\/noscript><\/div><\/div>\n<p>At Hillsborough\u2019s emergency department, age-friendly care policies and processes, along with special equipment and rooms, aim to improve emergency care for older adults.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5608\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignright\" style=\"width: 269px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2025\/10\/Shenvi-Christina.png\" alt=\"Christina L. Shenvi, MD, PhD, FACEP\" width=\"259\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2025\/10\/Shenvi-Christina.png 364w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2025\/10\/Shenvi-Christina-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/geriatrics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1287\/2025\/10\/Shenvi-Christina-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Christina L. Shenvi, MD, PhD, FACEP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/directory\/christina-l-shenvi-md-phd-facep\/\">Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD<\/a>, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, led UNC\u2019s accreditation efforts, along with Jeff Strickler, DHA, RN, Vice President of UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus and a team of nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Over 60 percent of national hospital admissions for patients over 65 coming through the emergency department. In light of this, accreditation can help hospitals focus on factors leading to fewer hospitalizations and more successful outcomes after discharge.<\/p>\n<p>ACEP launched the accreditation program in 2018 to improve and standardize emergency care for older patients. 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