# Rural Hospital Geriatric Emergency Toolkit What's Inside In this toolkit you’ll find resources curated for rural and remote EDs. We’ve included a large selection of education resources, and low-barrier interventions recommended by clinicians working in rural settings. BLOG | Video | November 2, 2023 Senior-Friendly Environment Enhancements for Rural EDs Explore three simple interventions to improve care for older adults from a rural emergency physician. Watch Video WEBINAR | August 10, 2026 Resource-Limited Settings and the Geriatric ED Practical approaches to improving geriatric emergency care in resource-limited settings, with a focus on adaptable workflows, care coordination, and patient-centered strategies that support safe transitions of care. Watch Webinar WEBINAR | August 14, 2023 Caring for Rural Communities in the Geriatric ED View a discussion between an executive from the Rural Health Association and three front-line clinicians about the unique challenges of delivering specialized care for older adults in small, rural EDs. Watch Webinar BLOG | August 31, 2023 Rural and Remote Geriatric ED Care Discover the common challenges and advantages rural EDs experience, and learn about proven interventions for improving the quality of geriatric ED care. Explore Resource Interrai.org | 2020 The interRAI ED Assessment System interRAI is an ED-appropriate rapid assessment tool designed to assess patient safety and improve quality of care. Learn more about whether this rapid assessment tool may be appropriate for your rural ED. Visit Website The geriatric comfort cart is a low-cost non-pharmacological intervention that can improve patient comfort and ability to communicate. If a cart is not available in your ED, consider a cleaning caddy with a selection of comfort items. American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2021 Non-Pharmacologic Interventions Improve Comfort and Experience Among Older Adults in the Emergency Department Explore the evidence supporting the geriatric comfort cart and practical methods for implementing one in your emergency department. Read Article SAEM Pulse | September–October 2023 Enhancing Older Adult Care in the ED: The Impact of a Geriatric Comfort Cart Discover how the geriatric comfort cart is an affordable and feasible intervention that addresses the unique needs of older adults in the emergency department. View Publication Rural Health Information Hub Rural Telehealth Toolkit Explore evidence-based models and resources for implementing telehealth programs in rural communities. Visit Website WEBINAR | May 11, 2020 ED-Based Models of Telehealth for Older Adults Listen to four leaders in telehealth review essential points of implementing a telehealth programme in your ED. Watch Webinar Telehealth.HHS.gov Telehealth for Emergency Departments | Getting Started Discover how to set up telehealth for your ED, including checklist, tele-triage, and tele-emergency or follow-up care. Visit Website Telehealth.HHS.gov Billing for Telehealth in the Emergency Department Learn about policies and reimbursements. Visit Website Education for Rural EDs No matter where you are in your mission to bring better care to older adults, we have training programs that will help. Browse our Course Collections, or select a course from this curated list. Completion of these modules will provide the clinical background necessary when assessing older adults in your ED. Blog | Video | November 3, 2022 Brain Health in the ED | Educational Videos Find out how common cognitive impairment in older adults changes how ED care is delivered. Discover practical ways of doing better. Watch Videos ONLINE LEARNING | COURSE COLLECTION EMED Toolkit Training Program Explore four e-learning modules that provide a foundation for implementing the EMED Screening Tool. Explore Course Collection ONLINE LEARNING | COURSE COLLECTION Critical Topics in Elder Mistreatment Access five mini-modules covering important topics relevant to elder mistreatment screening and interventions. Explore Course Collection