About GEDC
Dedicated to optimal care for older adults
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) is a worldwide collaborative of healthcare professionals, systems, and organizations. Together we’re dedicated to improving the quality of care for older people in Emergency Departments with the goal of reducing harm and improving healthcare outcomes.
GEDC is generously supported by the John A. Hartford Foundation and the Gary & Mary West Health Institute.
We are committed to making change through the education of individuals, and hospital-wide initiatives that create sustainable improvements in practice at all levels.
Our vision
Our vision is a world where all emergency departments are equipped and able to provide the highest quality of care for their older patients.
Our mission
Our mission is to bring best practice into action.
Our values
These values support us in our mission. They help ensure the highest quality collaborations in the pursuit of better ED care for older adults.
- Share knowledge enthusiastically
- Work openly and collaboratively
- Be curious and innovative
- Be open-minded, creative problem solvers
- Be dedicated advocates for the improved emergency care of older adults
How we work
We transform and evaluate interdisciplinary best practice in geriatric emergency medicine. Then we build and distribute practical, evidence-based resources, tools, and learning materials that support sustainable, quality care for older adults.
We are a collaboration of ED sites
GEDC is a collaboration between GEDC Partner emergency departments dedicated to accomplishing these goals together and sharing best practices. Together, we are working to accelerate the evolutions in care models needed to improve emergency care for older adults.
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