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Emergency Room Program Tackles Older Patients' Unique Needs
… her biggest worry while talking to Emergency Department (ED) staff. As the primary caregiver for her husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, she wondered who would care for him. For Janet and … nurse’s initial patient assessment. The screening involves a series of questions: Before this visit, did you need help regularly? In the last 24 hours, have you needed more help than usual? … may vary, but the goal is to get a feel for a patient’s health and risks beyond the current visit. If a patient coming from home answers yes to two or more questions, a GRN is alerted. …