# Becker's Hospital Review: How Cleveland Clinic's Geriatric ED Model Reduced Admissions 42%

Cleveland Clinic's Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) model has significantly reduced hospital admissions and improved care for older emergency department (ED) patients. 

The GED model involves dedicated units, specialized practitioners, and a focus on early delirium detection, care transitions, and geriatric education. It operates in all 13 Cleveland Clinic EDs, with positive results:

17% admission rate for those seen by the geriatric team, compared to 55% for those not seen.

Savings of $35,000 per avoided admission, totaling over $2.8 million in potential savings.

Reduced length of stay for admitted patients and a net revenue of $15.25 million over four years.

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