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Program:
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Geriatric Emergency Management
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Crisis:
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905-472-7111
Call 911 in emergencies
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Address:
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381 Church St
Markham, ON
L3P 7P3
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Map
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons 75 years and above, showing frailty and lack of supportive services in place at time of visit to the ER
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Translation services available
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