Oak Valley Health - Markham Stouffville Hospital - Geriatric Emergency Management

Application

Call or visit

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Persons 75 years and above, showing frailty and lack of supportive services in place at time of visit to the ER

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Contacts

Advanced Practice Nurse - Geriatric Emergency Management
905-472-7373 ext 6988

Languages

English

Language Note

Translation services available

Area(s) Served

Markham and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

For patients over the age of 75, consultation by geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency department to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of frail and at risk elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community. Focus is centered around appropriate goal setting for independent community living