Elderly Patients Have Specific Needs in the ER

St. Vincent's Medical Center is an accredited Geriatric Emergency Department (GED), well-suited to cater to older adults' needs, dispositions and presentations. GEDs provide standardized, integrated care that lead to healthier outcomes. In this reel, Dr. Steven Valassis, chair of the Emergency Department, explains how this accreditation sets St. Vincent's apart.