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Peterborough Regional Health Centre - Geriatric Emergency Management

Geriatric Emergency Management

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1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON
K9J 7C6
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705-743-2121 ext 4188
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Last updated: Feb 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

No referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Patient has to be 75 yrs or older, and have one or more of the following: live alone, difficulty walking, functional decline, frequent falls, 5 or more medications, history of cognitive impairment, suspected elder abuse or neglect, ED use in previous 30 days, as well as an RN or any other emergency's team member professional recommendation

Fees

None

Contacts

Michelle Anderson - Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Peterborough and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community
Last updated: Feb 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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