Geriatric SIG
The Geriatric SIG is a very active group of trauma nurses interested in the promotion and advancement of geriatric nursing. The group currently consists of three workgroups including Developing a Geriatric Program, Geriatric IP/Falls and Geriatric Guidelines. They each meet once a month. If you are interested in participating please contact one of the SIG chairs.
Chair
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Kai Bortz, MSN, RN-BC, CMSRN, CNL |
Resources
- Geriatric Resources
- Trauma Care for the Older Adult Resources, including:
Considerations for the Anticoagulated Trauma Patient
Anticoagulated Trauma Patient
Elder Abuse Guidelines
Fall Risk Assessment Guidelines
Nutrition in the Geriatric Trauma Patient
Pain Management
Triage Activation Criteria for Geriatrics - Triage/Activation Criteria for Geriatrics
- ACS Palliative Care Guidelines