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Accreditation Levels - Bronze

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Accreditation Levels - Bronze Seal

Level Three is represented by an ED with one or more specific initiatives that are reasonably expected to elevate the level of care of seniors in one or more specific areas. Personnel to implement these efforts are identified and trained. Metrics for the initiative/initiatives are followed.

 

Staffing

  • 1 MD or DO with evidence of 4 hours of focused education for geriatric EM
  • 1 RN with evidence of focused education for geriatric EM

Equipment and Supplies

  • Access to mobility aids (canes, four-point walkers)

Care Processes, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures

  • Required one geriatric care process plus the three baseline required standard of care processes (urinary catheter minimization, NPO status minimization, and physical restraint minimization) from the GED model of care for a total of four care processes.
    View PDF: ED Model of Care 

Physical Environment

  • Easy access to food and drink 24/7

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