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For the past decade, West Health has been a changemaker in value-based care. The non-profit, founded to help older adults age in place & lower healthcare costs, has recently worked to build partnerships between value-based care organizations and GEDs. hubs.li/Q03gCH560

UNC Hillsborough partnered with the UNC Senior Alliance through West Health Institute's Learning and Action Network Model. The collaboration helped avert 146 hospital admissions and netted $2,046,628 in gross service savings from Jan. to Sept. 2024. Read more:

High boarding rates in EDs are caused by financial pressures, incentives to favor elective admissions and procedures, and a strained healthcare workforce. This complex problem requires a multi-pronged solution, and researchers offer suggestions in Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine:

If you missed our April 7 webinar and still want to learn more about implementing the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure in your emergency department, we have you covered. Access the full webinar recording and panelist resources on our website now: hubs.li/Q03gCcMy0

When GEDs and ACOs connect, both entities benefit. GEDs can reduce boarding and wait times, and ACO patients enjoy reduced hospital readmissions and better health outcomes. View the recording of our Value-Based Care in the Geriatric ED webinar for more: hubs.li/Q03gnyDt0

A study found that GEDs had a higher diagnosis rate for 3 of 4 geriatric syndromes of interest and shorter ED lengths of stay than nongeriatric emergency departments. Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA, FACEP is joined by the author, Dr. Cameron Gettel, to discuss the findings: hubs.li/Q03gmsw10

Value Based Care Organization (VBCO) partnerships expand your geriatric ED disposition options. Establish a network of providers offering follow up care and support services. This comprehensive toolkit provides a framework for getting started. hubs.li/Q03gn0Hs0

Today, PBS aired a new documentary, “Aging in America: Survive or Thrive.” The film explores topics including ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity and Alzheimer’s disease, and it features a segment about GED work. Watch it now: hubs.li/Q03kLmmR0

Happy #InternationalNursesDay and Week! As always, we are grateful for the care that nurses provide for older adult patients. Our blog offers a round-up of free resources to equip nurses to provide the best possible care for older adults: hubs.ly/Q03l1Cth0

Older adult patients with postmenopausal complaints can end up in the emergency department. Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA, FACEP is joined by Dr. Jennifer Wang to discuss important considerations for ED clinicians treating these patients. Listen now: hubs.li/Q03l1Ym20

GEDC Consulting supports hospitals and health systems in delivering quality, age-friendly care through comprehensive ED evaluations, evidence-based improvement strategies, tailored operational improvements and workforce education. Get in touch with our team:

Dr. Nida Degesys, the Age-Friendly Emergency Department Medical Director at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), is breaking down the spectrum of options for EDs caring for older adult patients with dementia or cognitive impairment. Learn more:

Nurses who care for older adult patients need education and resources that prepare them to meet these patients' unique needs. Our Nursing Education for the Geriatric ED webinar takes a deep dive into resources that provide quality education and their benefits:

GEM nurses fulfill a critical role in meeting the growing demand for geriatric care. Their specialized knowledge equips them to assess older adult patients, develop care plans, and connect patients and their families with important services. Learn more: hubs.li/Q03l29DC0

Geriatric Transitional Care Nurses address the unique needs of older patients and help prevent hospital admissions. Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA, FACEP is joined by Dr. Ula Hwang and Pamela Martin for an in-depth discussion of how this beneficial role can be incorporated into EDs: hubs.li/Q03l2g5Z0

Today, GEDC Core Faculty Member Dr. Don Melady presented the keynote speech at the International Conference on Emergency Medicine. He spoke on the topic of our aging planet, and shared his expertise in caring for the older adult population. Learn more: hubs.li/Q03pljHb0

Our next expert-panel webinar is set for Monday, July 10,@ 3 p.m. EST and will discuss how EDs can prepare to meet domain 2 of the new CMS Hospital Measure by introducing policies for responsible medication management. Learn more and register: hubs.li/Q03pDTtL0

June is #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth, an important time to discuss brain health among older adult patients in ED settings. We've collaborated with AARP to create two videos to educate ED clinicians about incorporating brain health into their practice:

Our next expert-panel webinar is set for Monday, July 10, at 3 p.m. EST and will discuss how EDs can prepare to meet domain 2 of the new CMS Hospital Measure by introducing policies for responsible medication management. Learn more and register now: hubs.li/Q03qx7z40

Nerve blocks can be effective for acute pain management and improve patient outcomes and experiences. Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA, FACEP is joined by Dr. Robert Stenberg to discuss 4 common types of nerve blocks that can be used with older adult patients in the ED. Listen now: hubs.li/Q03q4Lf00