Boarding and the Geriatric ED

Emergency department boarding is a system-wide challenge, but for older adults, the consequences can be especially harmful. Prolonged stays in the ED increase the risk of delirium, functional decline, medication complications, and unmet geriatric needs. As hospitals across the country work to improve throughput and capacity, it is critical to understand how boarding uniquely impacts older adults and what emergency teams can do right now to reduce harm.

Join leading experts at 3pm EST on May 11 to explore practical, evidence-informed approaches to improving care for older adults experiencing boarding in the emergency department.

Webinar Goals: 

1. Examine the unique harms of boarding for older adults.
2. Identify practical strategies to mitigate the risks associated with boarding.
3. Review emergency department–level and system-level approaches to addressing boarding.