TRIAGE CONSIDERATIONS: Not only at The Triage Desk
Maylene Fong (CNS and ED nurse) and Marcia Carr present for Cathy Sendecki
(GEN) on differences to look at when triaging an older adult
Objectives
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To accurately identify acuity and potential problems of the older adult
presenting to ER.
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To provide user-friendly tools to help ED staff with older adult’s
needs for referral, management
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CTAS with emphasis on presentations specific to older adults
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key roles: continuity of care; proactive care planning