The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative

is dedicated to the optimal emergency care of older adults.

GEDC is a nationwide collaborative dedicated to improving the quality of care for older people in Emergency Departments with the goal of reducing harm and improving healthcare outcomes. We are committed to making change through the education of individuals, and hospital-wide initiatives that create sustainable improvements in practice at all levels.

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ONLINE LEARNING Resource Library

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Consulting and Services Implementation toolkits

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Research

Free accredited online learning now available!

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What's New at the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative

  • Blog

    Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) Nursing

    September 22, 2023
    Aaron Malsch

    Within emergency departments, registered nurses with geriatric education are invaluable for assessing older patients, making appropriate care plans, communicating with other health care professionals, and connecting families with services.

  • JGEM

    Impact of a Novel Multi-Specialist Telemedicine Consultation Program Model of Care for Homebound Older Adults

    September 19, 2023
    Samir K. Sinha MD, DPhil, AGSF, Kristina M Kokorelias PhD, Nicoda R. Foster PhD, Pauline P. Kabitsis MSc, Alfiya Mukharyamova BSc, Mary Ann Hamelin RN, MScN, Nga Troung RN, MScN, Anna Grosse, MBBS, Janny Lee RN, MN, GNC

    Volume 4 | Issue 3 | Article 2 - Original Research

  • JGEM

    The Missed and Misdiagnosed: Geriatric Delirium in the Emergency Department

    September 17, 2023
    Christienne Shams, MD, Yashar Eshman, MD, Ronan Factora, MD, Stephon Meldon, MD, Saket Saxena, MD

    Volume 4 | Issue 3 | Article 1 - Original Research

  • Blog

    Rural and Remote Geriatric ED Care

    August 31, 2023
    Sara Kunkel

    Rural and remote emergency departments experience unique challenges in implementing quality improvement in their ED's. But in some ways they can be positioned for better care of older adults.

  • Blog

    Clinical Champion Spotlight: Mike Malone

    August 30, 2023
    Connor Sullivan

    Dr. Mike Malone is the Medical Director of Senior Services and Director of Home Care for Advocate Health-Midwest. He is a Clinical Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

  • On-Demand Webinar

    Caring for Rural Communities in the Geriatric ED

    August 14, 2023

    This month's expert panel webinar considers how care is delivered to older adults in rural and remote EDs. We hear from an executive with the National Rural Health Association as well as three front-line clinicians who have made significant changes in small and rural EDs. There is something for everyone to learn -- both urban and rural.

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Brain Health in the ED: Educational Videos

Educational videos created in collaboration with AARP provide insights into challenges in the ED and how to provide better care for older adults.

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GEDC Membership

Customized Team training & QI Support

GEDC Members are linked with mentors to guide quality improvement projects and receive access to customized training based on your site’s needs and goals.

Learn more about GEDC membership and join other exceptional hospital sites and healthcare systems dedicated to providing high-quality emergency care for older people.

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