GEDC Webinar Recording: Resource-Limited Settings and the Geriatric ED
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative hosted a webinar on improving emergency care for older adults in rural and other resource-limited settings. The recording is now available.
Emergency departments in rural hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals often face unique barriers related to staffing, specialty access, transfers and community resources. This webinar highlighted practical approaches to improving geriatric emergency care in resource-limited settings, with a focus on adaptable workflows, care coordination, and patient-centered strategies that support safe transitions of care. Participants heard lessons learned from rural clinicians and explored ways to strengthen care for older adults across diverse emergency care environments.
The panel was moderated by Danya Khoujah, MBBS, MEHP, and the speakers included:
- Steve Haywood, MD, FACEP, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Simulation Director, Magnolia Regional Health Center; Chair-Elect, ACEP Rural EM Section
- Kristie Foster, MSN, RN, GERO-BC, Director of Nursing Operations, Mount Ascutney Hospital and Health Center; Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative Consultant; American College of Emergency Physicians Independent Contractor
- Nancy Wexler, DBH, MPH, Senior Program Officer, The John A. Hartford Foundation
Access the webinar recording and related resources.
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original post 7/14/26 updated 8/12/26
