EM physician champion with the following hours of CME
4
6
8
Nurse champion with evidence of focused education in geriatric EM
Additional EM physician champion leadership responsibilities
Additional nurse champion leadership responsibilities
Nurse case manager or transitional care nurse present ≥ 56 hrs/wk (up to 28 hours/wk can be covered by a social worker)
Additional required geriatric team member roles
2
4
Executive or administrative sponsor
Patient advisor or patient council
Required care processes, A.1 – A.3
3
3
3
Additional selected care processes
1
7
17
Required education dissemination plan
Required metrics and QI plan with 3 months of demonstrated tracking
Submission of process map/workflow
Submission of GED Dashboard
Submission of ED boarding metrics
Submission of 3 months of evidence for the 4 metrics related to ED boarding
Submission of 3 months of evidence for the following # of additional metrics
3
5
Access to mobility aids (canes and walkers) 24/7
Access to free food and drink 24/7
Low beds, reclining armchairs, non-slip socks, pressure-ulcer reducing mattresses and pillows, blanket warmer, hearing assist devices, bedside commodes, condom catheters
O
O
Ample seating for visitors and family (at least 2 seats per room)
Large-face analog clock in each patient room
Efforts at noise reduction (e.g., separate, enclosed rooms)
O
O
Enhanced lighting (e.g., natural light, windows, artificial skylight, light box, dimmable lights)
O
O
High-quality signage and wayfinding
O
O
Wheelchair-accessible toilets
O
O
Availability of elevated toilet seats
O
O
