# About

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.

Meet Our Faculty

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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