The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative

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@theGEDC

A collaborative of healthcare professionals dedicated to optimal emergency care for older people.

gedcollaborative.com Joined April 2020

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The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative @theGEDC 2d

November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month. For transitions between skilled nursing facilities and emergency departments, improving communication and providing better care for high-risk, complex older adults in the ED is essential. hubs.li/Q04DDV1q0

The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative @theGEDC Oct 29

In the GEMCast epispode "Getting Hotter: Heat Emergencies in Older Adults," @clshenvi and Dr. Geoff Comp discuss heat-related emergencies including heat stroke. On World Stroke Day, we recognize how critical this issue is for older adults. hubs.li/Q04CNNMy0

The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative @theGEDC Oct 28

To enhance quality of care for patients at the end of life, clinicians should identify what matters most to patients and their families and align care with their values and goals. Pathways to Practice: Residents offers an overview of this patient-centered approach: hubs.li/Q04CFxj50

The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative @theGEDC Oct 28

A fall is rarely "just a fall" for an older adult. Glad to see our colleague @clshenvi on this @CAEP_Docs Grand Rounds panel covering CT imaging, C-spine, and frailty in geriatric trauma. Nov 4, 2–3 PM ET. #GeriatricEM #FallsPrevention

CAEP Verified account @CAEP_Docs Oct 27

🧓 A simple fall isn't always simple.

Explore the latest evidence on CT imaging, falls assessment, C-spine immobilization, and frailty in older trauma patients at this month's CAEP National Grand Rounds.

📅 Nov 4, 2026 | 2-3 PM ET
🎙️ Dr. Xavier Dubucs, Dr. Barbara Haas & Dr. Christina Shenvi

Moderated by Dr. Isabelle Gray

🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/NGR4NOV18

#EmergencyMedicine #Geriatrics #Trauma #FOAMed #CAEP

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The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative @theGEDC Oct 27

Tonight, 6:45–10:15 p.m. ET: join the National ED Boarding Census Radiocast. Hear ED colleagues nationwide discuss boarding and ACEP member-led solutions as census results roll in live. 👉riverside.com/webinar/direct…

riverside.com The National ED Boarding Census Radiocast

ACEP Members Verified account @ACEPNation Oct 23

Join us for ACEP's live National ED Boarding Census Radiocast! On October 27, hear emergency physicians across the country discuss the work they're doing to fight the boarding crisis, as data from the census is submitted in real-time. Listen here: bit.ly/47Bw0CU

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