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ED resources and personnel for patients 65 and older

as of 1/29/13

Several resources are available to ALL ED patients aged 65 and older (NOT just those physically in the Geri ED). These are available as a result of the GEDI WISE grant.

Physical Therapy Consultation
Physical therapy is on call for ED consults for geriatric patients
M-F from 8a-4p
Pager #917-218-1059>
Criteria for consult: Plan for discharge from the ED plus one of the following
- Fall or musculoskeletal chief complaint
- Failed Get Up and Go test
- In conjunction with social work, need for PT assessment for direct rehab/nursing home placement

Pharmacy Consultation
A dedicated geriatric pharmacist is available in the ED for consultations and assistance.
M-F from 11a-7p, (weekend ED pharmacist is also available 3p-11p on Sat/Sun)
X78885
Criteria for consult include:
- Use of 10 or more medications
- Anticoagulant therapy
- Diabetes therapy
- Use of pain medication
- Asthma/copd medications
-Suspicion of an adverse drug event

Social Work
A dedicated geriatric social worker is available, Lara Markovitz
M-F from 5p-8p (in addition to the usual social work coverage, soon to be extended)
X78880

Geriatric Clinical Coordinator
Billie Brown is the clinical coordinator for the Geri ED. In addition to operations for the unit, she can assist in determining the availability of space for the triage and transfer of patients to the Geri ED.
M-F from 11a-7p
X78882

Transitional Care Nurse Practitioner
Liz Sabella is available to help with care coordination and transition for elderly patients who are being discharged home from the ED.
M-F 11a-7p (hours soon to extend when NP Gloria Nimo joins)
Blackberry 347-344-7893

For any issues or questions please contact:
Denise Nassisi, Geri ED Director, denise.nassisi@mountsinai.org

Written by phil

January 30th, 2013 at 2:00 am

Posted in Geriatrics

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