One of the goals of the one month geriatrics residency rotation is to have residents develop competency in providing care and referring patients across systems of care and understand systems-based geriatrics practice. The rotation provides clinical experience in care of older adults in acute, subacute, long term care, ambulatory, and home care settings with exposure to a multidisciplinary team model of care. Seminars include a session on health care systems and transitions of care.
At the end of the one-month rotation residents are expected to attain competency in the following areas:
1. Medical evaluation of the older adult in the emergency room setting
When is it appropriate not to admit to the hospital? What can be done to insure a safe discharge from the emergency room?
2. Insurance considerations when planning for hospital discharge
What does insurance cover? What are the limitations of the available programs?
3. End of life care
What are the goals of care? What services are available for patients and families?
4. Caregiver stress
How do we help families plan for the long care of their loved ones?
What support is available for families and physicians in making these plans?
5. Community care
What kinds of support services are offered in the community after hospital discharge? Who pays for long- term care and how is it arranged?