Geriatric Emergency Management
Geriatric Emergency Management nurses have specialized knowledge of the issues older adults often face. These nurses collaborate with the Emergency Department physicians and nursing staff in the assessment of frail, at-risk older adults and link them to appropriate resources and specialized geriatric services within the hospital or the community as needed.
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Location
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto, ON
M5B 1W8
The main entrance is located near Queen St. East and Victoria St. The Bond St. entrance is not open to the public at this time.
Hours
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Some occasional weekend and evening hours. Availability is subject to change.
Patients
You must receive a referral from your health-care provider to access this service.
Health-care Providers
Older adults who come to the St. Michael’s Emergency are screened by nurses and/or doctors to identify those who are at risk and to determine who would benefit from a targeted geriatric assessment by a Geriatric Emergency Management nurse.