Learning Objectives:

1. Review hazards of hospitalization to older adults and the role geriatricians play in managing their care 

2. Discuss RUSH's Geriatric Medicine inpatient START and TOC consults, focusing on an interdisciplinary transition of care model 

3. Describe improved transitions of care hand off process utilizing a HIPAA-compliant phone app  

4. Discuss the benefits and challenges of utilizing the geriatric consult team to address multidisciplinary needs of patient facing complex transitions of care 

5. Explore ways to implement elements of these interventions in other health systems 


Presenter:
Magdalena Bednarczyk, MD and Edward Gometz, MD, Presenter, has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Faculty member does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial product.

Session date: 
03/01/2024 - 9:00am to 10:00am EST
Location: 
Boston University School of Medicine
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.00 MA End of Life Education
    • 1.00 MA Risk Management
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