The accreditation underscores Saddleback Medical Center's commitment to specialized emergency care for a rapidly growing senior population.

认证突显了萨德尔巴克医疗中心致力于为快速增长的老年人群体提供专业的急诊护理。

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加利福尼亚州拉古纳希尔斯

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May 1, 2026

2026年5月1日

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MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

纪念护理鞍背医疗中心

has earned a Level 3

已获得3级

Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)

老年急诊科认证（GEDA）

from the

来自

American College of Emergency Physicians

美国急诊医师学会

, reaffirming its commitment to delivering high‑quality, senior‑focused emergency care. This marks the hospital's third successful accreditation cycle, with Saddleback Medical Center maintaining its GEDA distinction since 2019 and remaining one of fewer than 400 accredited geriatric emergency departments nationwide..

，重申其致力于提供高质量、专注于老年人的急诊护理。这标志着该医院第三次成功通过认证周期，自2019年以来，萨德尔贝克医疗中心一直保持其GEDA（老年急诊科）认证，并仍然是全国不到400家获得认证的老年急诊科之一。

'This reaccreditation reflects our continued commitment to providing compassionate, safe and age‑sensitive emergency care,' said

“这项重新认证反映了我们持续致力于提供富有同情心、安全且对年龄敏感的紧急护理，”

Brandi Cassingham, RN

布兰迪·卡斯辛厄姆，注册护士

, chief nursing officer,

，首席护理官，

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

纪念护理鞍背医疗中心

. 'As the needs of our older adult population continue to grow, it is more important than ever that our emergency and clinical care teams are equipped to deliver care that is thoughtful, specialized and responsive. Providing dignity‑centered care that is tailored to the unique needs of older adults is central to our mission.'.

“随着我们老年人口的需求不断增长，我们的急诊和临床护理团队配备提供周到、专业和响应迅速的护理变得比以往任何时候都更加重要。提供以尊严为中心且针对老年人独特需求量身定制的护理是我们使命的核心。”

Level 3 GEDA accreditation, also known as the bronze standard, recognizes emergency departments that meet rigorous staffing, education, equipment and process‑based requirements to support the unique needs of aging patients. The designation signals to the community that Saddleback Medical Center's emergency department has demonstrated best practices aligned with national geriatric care guidelines..

第三级GEDA认证，也被称为铜质标准，认可那些符合严格人员配置、教育、设备和基于流程的要求，以支持老年患者独特需求的急诊科。该称号向社区表明，萨德尔巴克医学中心的急诊科已经展示了与国家老年护理指南相符的最佳实践。

As the senior population continues to grow—now averaging more than 11,000 Americans turning 65 each day—specialized emergency care has never been more important. Older adults account for a significant portion of emergency visits and often require tailored assessment and interventions. Saddleback Medical Center's continued GEDA distinction highlights its leadership in meeting these needs and advancing the safety and well‑being of older adults in South Orange County..

随着老年人口持续增长——目前平均每天有超过11,000名美国人年满65岁——专业的急诊护理变得前所未有的重要。老年人占急诊就诊的很大比例，通常需要针对性的评估和干预。萨德尔贝克医疗中心持续获得GEDA认证，彰显了其在满足这些需求以及提升南奥兰治县老年人安全与福祉方面的领导地位。

To achieve reaccreditation, Saddleback Medical Center submitted an extensive portfolio documenting its senior‑focused emergency initiatives. This included evidence of physician and nurse geriatric champions, each with required geriatric‑focused education completed within the last three years. The accreditation file also detailed care processes implemented in the emergency department, including delirium‑prevention protocols, urinary catheter minimization, physical restraint minimization and NPO (nothing by mouth) status reduction—key practices shown to improve the safety and outcomes of older adults.

为了获得重新认证，萨德尔巴克医疗中心提交了一份详尽的档案，记录了其专注于老年人的急诊计划。这包括医生和护士老年病倡导者的证据，他们在过去三年内完成了所需的针对老年人的教育。认证文件还详细说明了在急诊科实施的护理流程，包括预防谵妄协议、减少导尿管使用、减少身体约束以及减少禁食状态（NPO，即禁止经口进食）等关键实践，这些措施已被证明可以改善老年人的安全和预后。

Additional requirements included access to mobility aids and care protocols designed to promote rest, comfort and appropriate hydration for older patients during emergency care..

其他要求包括提供移动辅助设备和护理协议，旨在促进老年患者在急诊期间的休息、舒适和适当的水分补充。

The GEDA program was developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians with support from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, the Emergency Nurses Association and the American Geriatrics Society. Its goal is to ensure older adults receive a higher standard of emergency care, addressing vulnerabilities such as delirium, fall risk, medication complications and mobility challenges..

GEDA项目由美国急诊医师协会在学术急诊医学学会、急诊护士协会和美国老年医学会的支持下开发。其目标是确保老年人获得更高标准的急诊护理，解决诸如谵妄、跌倒风险、药物并发症和行动挑战等脆弱问题。

Emergency departments achieving Level 3 accreditation must demonstrate adoption of many geriatric‑focused best practices and maintain geriatric‑appropriate equipment, supplies and training.

达到3级认证的急诊科必须证明采纳了许多以老年医学为重点的最佳实践，并配备适合老年人的设备、物资和培训。

ACEP's accreditation team noted in its recognition letter that Saddleback Medical Center's emergency department reflects a strong systemwide commitment to senior care. The GEDA Board of Governors will continue to provide guidance and feedback to support ongoing enhancements and prepare the hospital for its next reaccreditation in three years..

ACEP 的认证团队在其认可信中指出，萨德尔巴克医疗中心的急诊科体现了对老年人护理的强烈全系统承诺。GEDA 董事会将继续提供指导和反馈，以支持持续的改进，并为医院三年后的再次认证做好准备。

Learn more about Saddleback Medical Center being an

了解更多信息关于鞍背医疗中心成为一家

Age-Friendly Health System

老年友好型卫生系统

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。

About MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

关于纪念护理萨德尔贝克医疗中心

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, part of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, has served South Orange County for more than fifty years. It is recognized for excellence in cancer, heart, orthopedics, women's health, maternity care and minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery.

纪念护理赛德尔贝克医疗中心（MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center）是纪念护理（MemorialCare）的一部分，这是一家非营利性的综合医疗系统，已经为南奥兰治县服务了五十多年。该医院在癌症、心脏、骨科、女性健康、产科护理以及微创和机器人辅助手术方面表现卓越。

It is a STEMI receiving center for stroke and heart attacks, holds a Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation and is a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. Saddleback Medical Center is the only Orange County hospital to centralize women's specialty care under one roof at the Women's Health Pavilion.

它是针对中风和心脏病的STEMI接收中心，拥有老年急诊科认证，并且是经过认证的具备血栓切除能力的中风中心。萨德尔贝克医疗中心是唯一一家在女性健康馆集中提供女性专科护理的橙县医院。

Saddleback Medical Center is nationally recognized for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek; named one of Healthgrades America's 250 Best Hospitals; and ranked as a top hospital in the Los Angeles Metro area by U.S. News & World Report. Visit memorialcare.org/saddleback..

萨德尔巴克医疗中心因产科护理被《美国新闻与世界报道》和《新闻周刊》评为全国知名；被评为Healthgrades美国最佳医院250强之一；并被《美国新闻与世界报道》评为洛杉矶大都会区的顶级医院。请访问 memorialcare.org/saddleback。

About The American College of Emergency Physicians

美国急诊医师学会简介

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine. Through continuing education, research, public education, and advocacy, ACEP advances emergency care on behalf of its 40,000 emergency physician members, and the more than 150 million people they treat on an annual basis.

美国急诊医师学会 (ACEP) 是代表急诊医学的全国性医学协会。通过持续教育、研究、公众教育和倡导，ACEP 为其 40,000 名急诊医师成员以及他们每年治疗的超过 1.5 亿人推进急诊护理。

For more information, visit .

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www.acep.org

www.acep.org

and

和

www.emergencyphysicians.org

www.emergencyphysicians.org

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SOURCE MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

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