SGE013
Authors
Dr. Christina Shenvi
Course Description
This module explores the widespread issue of boarding and the significant impact it has on older adults. Through the lenses of delirium and immobility, we explore systems level and bedside techniques that can help promote and ensure age-friendly care.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the disparate effects of boarding on elderly patients.
- Describe interventions to mitigate these effects.
Run Time: ~25 minutes
Target Audience: Emergency Department Clinical Staff
SAGE Program
These courses were developed for the Syllabus for Advancing Geriatric EM Education (SAGE). They’re designed to help medical residents better understand how to manage geriatric patients in the ED.