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Transitional care nurses can lead to better outcomes for older adult emergency department patients. A study published in Academic Emergency Medicine found that transitional nurse care in the emergency department was associated with decreased readmission of older adults during the index ED visit at two of three hospitals, with sustained reduction for the entire 30-day readmission window at one hospital. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gaCxxEKm #EmergencyDepartment #Geriatrics #GeriatricCare #EmergencyMedicine #Healthcare #PatientCare

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The message is clear: geriatric emergency medicine nurses can and do make a difference for older adult patients in the emergency department. For more about implementing this role in your emergency department, view the recording of our GEM Nurses in the Geriatric ED webinar: https://lnkd.in/g928n9tU #EmergencyDepartment #Geriatrics #GeriatricCare #EmergencyMedicine #Healthcare #PatientCare

Today is #NationalCaregiversDay. Did you know that 58% of caregivers provide medical or nursing care, often with little training? The majority of caregivers (61%) also work other jobs. Caregivers play a critical role when they accompany an older adult to the emergency department. Here are some tips on how to support them: https://lnkd.in/euUSV59K #EmergencyDepartment #Geriatrics #GeriatricCare #EmergencyMedicine #Healthcare #PatientCare

Don't forget! Our next webinar, "Nursing Education in the Geriatric ED," is set for May 6 at 3 p.m. ET. Hosted in collaboration with Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE), the webinar will provide insights into the educational needs of emergency department nurses who work with older adult patients. Register to learn from the experts here: https://lnkd.in/emme2Zxh #EmergencyDepartment #Geriatrics #GeriatricCare #EmergencyMedicine #Healthcare #PatientCare

As a DPC Pediatrician, Dr. Daniel Dvoskin shared that people often ask him about Direct Primary Care: “What does it mean? What do you mean by having access to the pediatrician?” 🤔 One way he explains the benefits of DPC is by sharing real-life stories from his clinic and how he helps families. 💡 Explore other cases where DPC pediatricians make a difference in the lives of patients here: https://lnkd.in/g9gEmcT9 #PediatricDPC #Pediatricians #DPC #DirectCare #SigmaMD

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How can nurses effectively manage the challenges of long COVID in children and adolescents? The July/August issue of Pediatric Nursing features “'Long COVID in Children and Adolescents: Implications for Nursing Management” by Marybeth Lyons, Carlos Serrano, and Cherly Holly. Earn 1.3 contact hours after exploring the intricate challenges of long COVID in children and adolescents, from extreme fatigue and cognitive issues to emotional struggles. Discover key nursing strategies to help manage these symptoms effectively. Subscribe now at pediatricnursing.net #PediatricNursing #LongCOVID #NursingManagement #ChildHealth #COVID19 #PediatricCare #NursingResearch #ContinuingEducation #NurseLife #Pandemic

To prepare nurses at every experience level to meet the needs of vulnerable older adults, GEDC has developed numerous geriatric emergency medicine-specific modules that are free, relevant to practice and provide contact hours (CNE). This blog, written by Aaron Malsch, contains a few examples of how the GEDC modules, toolkits, and curricula can advance nursing practice. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/efu5dPeZ #EmergencyDepartment #Geriatrics #GeriatricCare #EmergencyMedicine #Healthcare #PatientCare