Service Information
Geriatric Inpatient Consultation Service
North East Specialized Geriatric Centre
Category: Geriatric Medicine Inpatient Service
Service Details
Description:

To provide individualized recommendations for older adults with acute medical, surgical and psycho-social needs with a focus on restoring independence and supporting patients’ transition back to community.



The specialized geriatric team provides comprehensive geriatric assessment and treatment. The team works in collaboration with patients, care partners, inpatient teams and community partners to manage geriatric syndromes and multiple co-existing chronic conditions and support safe and effective care transitions.


Languages: English
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age: 65 yrs
Criteria:
Admitted to hospital and requiring specialized geriatric consultation in order to improve outcomes, decrease functional decline, reduce incidence of delirium, and improve likelihood of discharge home for those at risk of prolonged hospitalization, LTC admission or hospital readmission as a result of medical complexity and geriatric syndromes.