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ACEP Now: Vol 40 – No 02 – February 2021

Figure 1: States with GEDA-Accredited EDs

By the Numbers 

In January, there were 212 GEDA-accredited sites:

GEDA is actively working with 350 additional sites seeking accreditation, including working with many health systems and a nationwide project with Veterans Affairs (VA) to accredit more than 60 VA facilities. This growth was made possible through support from the Gary and Mary West Health Institute and The John A. Hartford Foundation to enhance geriatric emergency care across the country. 

Beyond Accreditation

Clinical Tools

ADEPT (for Assess, Diagnose, Evaluate, Prevent, and Treat) is a point-of-care tool for managing confusion and agitation in elderly patients. It’s free for all ACEP members and can be accessed here or by downloading the emPOC app, which includes ADEPT as one of its many point-of-care tools. The app is especially convenient for those who have trouble accessing Wi-Fi in their emergency departments and want reliable access to these care pathways.

Click here for a collection of resources including the geriatric ED guidelines, a series of videos about the unique circumstances of geriatric care in the emergency department, and a related eCME bundle.

Networking

Emergency physicians interested in bettering care for older patients can get involved by joining ACEP’s Geriatric EM Section. Joining the section provides opportunities to become a leader in the area of geriatrics. Learn how to get involved and view helpful resources developed by the section.

Ms. Tidwell is GEDA program manager at ACEP.
Ms. Grantham is ACEP’s communications manager.

Reference

1. Vespa J, Armstrong DM, Medina L. Demographic turning points for the United States: population projections for 2020 to 2060. United States Census Bureau website. Accessed Jan. 21, 2021.