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Chapter 6 - Processes: Implementing Protocols and Policies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2022

John Schumacher  and
Don Melady
John Schumacher
Affiliation:
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Don Melady
Affiliation:
University of Toronto
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Summary

Defines protocol, policy, and process and their importance in creating the Geriatric ED. Presents nearly 30 different processes that you can adopt or adapt to move towards geriatric-focussed ED care. Screening; enhanced assessments; workflow changes; transitions of care; physical comfort. Encourages EDs to consider which are going to be both easiest to implement and which are going be highest impact.

Keywords

Processes of carescreeningworkflowdeliriumfallsmobilityelder abusemedication reconciliation
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Creating a Geriatric Emergency Department
A Practical Guide
 , pp. 63 - 87
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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