Alexander Zirulnik, Anita Chary, Phraewa Thatphet, Thiti Wongtangman, Brian Gacioch, Kei Ouchi, Maura Kennedy and Shan W. Liu
JGEM Journal Club explores the Interface of emergency medicine and palliative care featuring a patient case showing how knowledge of the featured articles can improve clinical care.
Strategies for creating a patient-centered disposition plan and mitigating the negative consequences of leaving against medical advice are discussed in this JGEM supplement, including safe care delivery models that avoid hospital admission.
Kelly J. Ko, PhD, Michael M Kurliand, MS, BSN, RN, Kevin M. Curtis, MD, MS, Christopher M Palmer, MD, Michelle S. Naimer, MD, MHSc, Scott W Rodi, MD, MPH, Zia Agha, MD, MS
COVID-19 has led to a dramatic increase in the use of telehealth services, particularly with older adults, who are at highest risk of potential infection and mortality.
Clinical resources for use in the ED and post-discharge. Maintaining physical function is important in caring for older adults in the ED and ensuring successful discharge planning.
These are discharge instructions for older adults and/or their families on discharge from the ED with a viral syndrome. Supplement for JGEM Vol 1, Issue 4 on COVID-19 in older adults in the ED.
Nursing home, ED and palliative care physicians discuss strategies for improving transitions between nursing homes and EDs in this time of COVID-19 – and always.
Stacie Levine, MD, Alice Bonner PhD, RN, FAAN, Adam Perry, MD, Donald Melady, MSc Ed, MD, Kathleen T Unroe, MD, MHA
This article describes the impact of COVID-19 on this diverse, vulnerable population living in communal facilities. We outline key issues that will predictably arise between nursing homes and EDs in the COVID-19 era.
Aaron Malsch MS, RN, GCNS-BC and Lisa Entringer RN
The Geri ED program at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Centre started in 2014 at the grass-roots level where a team of ED RNs & MDs came together to address the vulnerabilities of older adults who present in the ED but are discharged back to the community.