SGE013 | Battling Boarding: Caring for Older Adults in a Bed-locked ED

SGE013

Authors

Dr. Christina Shenvi

Course Description

This module explores the widespread issue of boarding and the significant impact it has on older adults. Through the lenses of delirium and immobility, we explore systems level and bedside techniques that can help promote and ensure age-friendly care. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the disparate effects of boarding on elderly patients. 
2. Describe interventions to mitigate these effects.

Run Time: ~25 minutes

Target Audience: Emergency Department Clinical Staff

SAGE Program

These courses were developed for the Syllabus for Advancing Geriatric EM Education (SAGE). They’re designed to help medical residents better understand how to manage geriatric patients in the ED.