The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative
is dedicated to the optimal emergency care of older adults.
GEDC is a nationwide collaborative dedicated to improving the quality of care for older people in Emergency Departments with the goal of reducing harm and improving healthcare outcomes. We are committed to making change through the education of individuals, and hospital-wide initiatives that create sustainable improvements in practice at all levels.
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What North Carolina GEDC members are doing to become more age-friendly
Three GEDC member hospitals are spotlighted for their excellent efforts in age-friendly change.
Events
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What Matters in the ED: Addressing goals of care and meeting CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure in the Geriatric Emergency Department
Experts in geriatric emergency medicine discuss the new CMS age-friendly hospital measure and how hospitals nation wide can meet the measure through GEDC resources and GEDA accreditation.
Brain Health in the ED: Educational Videos
Educational videos created in collaboration with AARP provide insights into challenges in the ED and how to provide better care for older adults.
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Customized Team training & QI Support
GEDC Members are linked with mentors to guide quality improvement projects and receive access to customized training based on your site’s needs and goals.
Learn more about GEDC membership and join other exceptional hospital sites and healthcare systems dedicated to providing high-quality emergency care for older people.
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