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Creating a Geriatric Emergency Department
A Practical Guide
Challenges Facing Emergency Departments
Globally, EDs face new challenges as the world's population ages. Visits from older people are predicted to rise for the next 20 years.
About the Book
This practical and accessible book provides essential guidance on assessing the ED care of older patients - and improving it. It assists ED teams to implement changes tailored to their unique environments, providing guidance across all settings regardless of size, location or resources.
Key Features
Experience- and evidence-based elements combine to guide best practices for older patient flow, staff and patient satisfaction, and improving patient health outcomes. The book features proven ideas for creating a geriatric ED such as specific staff training, modifying job roles, implementing new care processes, and adapting physical spaces.
Intended Audience
An invaluable resource for practising ED clinicians, leaders, administrators, educators, and system change leaders.
