This toolkit provides tools, recommendations, guidelines, and educational resources for emergency departments (EDs) to implement processes that address the problem of boarding — and the risks it poses to older adults. It contains essential background and real-world examples of successful boarding protocols, so EDs can deliver consistent age-friendly care.
Importantly, to assist you in championing new policies, this toolkit also includes a slide deck presenting the financial and patient-centred benefits of boarding reduction practices — all supported by clear evidence.