GEDC

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Cleveland Clinic’s Geriatric Emergency Department (GED) model has significantly reduced hospital admissions and improved care for older emergency department (ED) patients. The GED model involves dedicated units, specialized practitioners, and a focus on early delirium detection, care transitions, and geriatric education. It operates in all 13 Cleveland Clinic EDs, with positive results: 17% admission rate for those seen by the geriatric team, compared to 55% for those not seen.

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Unitek EMT

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A complete guide to life-saving CPR on adults, children, and infants Every second counts when someone experiences cardiac arrest, and the actions of a bystander can make all the difference. CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation can double or triple a persons chance of survival. According to a September 2018 article by the American Heart […] The post The 5 Basic Steps of CPR appeared first on Unitek EMT.

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GEDC

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A new toolkit from the West Health Institute aims to equip clinical and operational leaders with the tools to partner with local value-based care organizations (VBCOs) in order to provide additional dispositions for older adults. Traditional paths of admission, discharge, or observation limit the scope of disposition choices to those that may not be optimal to address the patients acute needs and goals of care.

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Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Title: Remembering Freedom House: A Legacy in EMS Join us for a special episode of the Prehospital Emergency Care (PEC) Podcast as we delve into the rich history and enduring legacy of Freedom House. In alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we're honored to welcome two distinguished guests: Chief John Moon from Freedom House and Dr.

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