New change of directors: improved geriatric care in Cloppenburg!

New change of directors: improved geriatric care in Cloppenburg!

In the healthcare system of the region, something is happening: Prof. Dr. Johan Lorenzen took over the management of the geriatric clinics of the sister Ethymia Foundation. With its appointment, one wants to significantly improve geriatric care in Cloppenburg, Vechta and Lohne. According to [nwzonline.de] (https://www.nwzonline.de/cloppenburg-kreis/geriatrie-neuer-dec are coordinated-in-kliniken-cloppenburg-vechta- and-lohe_4.2,138246437.html) not only brings with a clear goal: the closer goal: Inclusion of the geriatric departments to better exploit synergies and make the field more visible.

Ulrich Pelster, CEO of the foundation, emphasizes the need to improve the coordination and quality standards in geriatric care. In his new role, Lorenzen coordinates the further development of the acute geriatric specialist departments at the locations in Cloppenburg, Lohne and Vechta. The development of strategic care concepts for the elderly, including dementia care and early rehabilitative approaches, plays a central role.

changes from hospital reform

Not only the internal restructuring is in focus. In the course of the current hospital reform, the Sankt-Josefs Hospital Cloppenburg must also make some adjustments. ses-stiftung.de reports that the hospital may only offer services in the future if it is fulfilled by certain criteria that are determined by the federal states. From April 1st, applications for the planned range of services can be submitted to the state of Lower Saxony.

The new performance groups that replace the previous specialist departments are now more differentiated. The following key areas were identified in the area of internal medicine: general internal medicine, geriatrics, gastroenterology and cardiology. Lorenzen is new to the chief physician of the house through his double role as chief physician of geriatrics and general internal medicine.

a strong team structure

But Lorenzen is not the only one who brings a fresh air. Three other chief doctors work around him who concentrate on their fields. Dr. Achim Gutsosohn leads cardiology and has established the round-the-clock infarction supply for Cloppenburg. Dr. Borislav Benedek brings innovative examination methods in gastroenterology. For outpatient care, Dr. Stephan Lüders, who leads one of the greatest dialysic in Lower Saxony, and Dr. Jörg Bäsecke, who is known for his innovative treatments oncological patients, is responsible.

Prof. Dr. Lorenzen, born in New York City and grew up in Hanover, also has extensive experience. With his training in nephrology since 2016 and as a professor, he continues to devote himself to Nephrological special consultation hours, including transplantation aftercare and genetic kidney diseases.

The signs therefore stand well for improving geriatric care in the region. The right course was taken with the new management structure and strategic planning, so that the elderly can be looked after even better in Cloppenburg, Vechta and Lohne.