Geriatric Emergency Department Readiness Toolkit-Geriatric Emergency Department Readiness Toolkit

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Quality improvement initiatives in geriatric emergency care aim to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance patient satisfaction. Key concepts include implementing evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes, engaging stakeholders, and continuously evaluating and improving processes. Resources like guidelines and recommendations from organizations help in implementing quality improvement initiatives. Challenges in implementing these initiatives include limited resources and resistance to change, which can be overcome by securing funding, providing education, and fostering collaboration. Policies and protocols in the Geriatric Emergency Department Readiness Toolkit address the specific needs of older adults, including equitable and culturally competent care, disaster preparedness, and crisis standards of care. The toolkit also provides recommendations for geriatric-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as screening and assessment tools. Overall, the toolkit serves as a comprehensive resource for improving care for older adults in emergency departments.

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geriatric older adult

geriatric discharge

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Keywords

Quality improvement initiatives

Geriatric emergency care

Patient outcomes

Healthcare costs

Evidence-based practices

Measuring outcomes

Engaging stakeholders

Process improvement

Geriatric-specific policies

Emergency departments