April 2025

GERIATRICS

THE IMPACT OF GERIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT INNOVATIONS

Featuring: ​Scott M. Dresden, MD

Episode Summary

 
Scott M. Dresden, MD, discusses the successes of the Northwestern Medicine Geriatric Emergency Department Innovations (GEDI) Program since its launch in 2013, including a 33% reduction in hospitalizations and significant savings in Medicare costs.
Dr. Dresden outlines plans to expand GEDI across Northwestern Medicine, focusing on a holistic approach to care for older adults by addressing underlying issues, such as fall risk. He also highlights the training initiatives for emergency department nurses to ensure effective implementation of GEDI practices.

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