Lexington Medical Center has launched a volunteer program called the Nightingales for retirees from all fields of nursing.

Volunteers will help check clinician supplies, spend time with patients, keep rooms stocked to meet patient needs and assemble admission kits.

According to the press release, the volunteer program has been shown to reduce patient falls and increase patient satisfaction. The number of falls decreased by half when the program first began in 2024.

“The Nightingale volunteers are important members of our network of care,” Ludmila Tsyplakova, Lexington Medical Center assistant director of nursing, said in the press release. “They help our staff better serve our patients and allow retired nurses to stay active in their communities while putting their valuable clinical experience to use.”

Retired nurse practitioner Kim Oakley Masters said the program makes her feel like she is making a difference in the community and that she loves going the extra mile for patients.

Lexington Medical Center is currently accepting volunteers.