SGE0014
Authors
Dr. Christina Shenvi
Course Description
An older adult’s presentation to the Emergency Department and care plan should always be considered in the context of their care environment. Here we define different levels of outpatient and residential care, services they provide, and how they may be accessed.
Learning Objectives
- Describe residential care services for older adults.
- Compare different residential care options.
Run Time: ~20 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.