The Latest from The Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Older Adults with COVID-19: Special Considerations for Refusal of Admission and Alternate Care Plans

July 9, 2020

Danya Khoujah MBBS, MEHP, Amy Driscoll DNP, RN, GCNS-BC, Melissa Jordan BSN, RN

Strategies for creating a patient-centered disposition plan and mitigating the negative consequences of leaving against medical advice are discussed in this JGEM supplement, including safe care delivery models that avoid hospital admission.

Managing Older Adults with Presumed COVID-19 in the Emergency Department: A Rational Approach to Rationing

May 21, 2020

Tony Rosen, MD MPH, Lauren E. Ferrante MD MHS, Shan W. Liu MD SD, Emily A. Benton MD, Mary R. Mulcare MD, Michael E. Stern M, Kevin Biese MD, Ula Hwang MD MPH, Martine Sanon MD

This invited editorial is in the context of the American Geriatrics Society's position paper on age-related considerations in resource allocation during the COVID-19 era. The authors describe their current experience in the emergency department and they reflect on how the concepts of the AGS position paper could be implemented in the Emergency Department.

Launching an Emergency Department Telehealth Program During COVID-19: Real-World Implementations for Older Adults

May 11, 2020

Kelly J. Ko, PhD, Michael M Kurliand, MS, BSN, RN, Kevin M. Curtis, MD, MS, Christopher M Palmer, MD, Michelle S. Naimer, MD, MHSc, Scott W Rodi, MD, MPH, Zia Agha, MD, MS

COVID-19 has led to a dramatic increase in the use of telehealth services, particularly with older adults, who are at highest risk of potential infection and mortality.