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Geriatric Emergency Management

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3200 Major Mackenzie Dr W
Vaughan, ON
L6A 4Z3
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905-417-2000 ext 4368 (Vaughan)
905-883-1212 ext 7874 (Richmond Hill)
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax: 905-417-3215 (ED acute zone)
905-883-2138 (Richmond Hill)
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Daily 7:15am-7:15pm
Last update: Mar 31, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
With any of: cognitive impairment or difficulty walking/transferring/recent falls ; Emergency department use in previous 30 days or in hospital previous 90 days ; 5 or more medications ; Emergency Department identify risk(s) - suspect abuse, neglect, pain management, failure to cope, caregiver strain, difficulty with activity of daily living, medication issues (non compliance) ; lives alone, no caregiver or retirement home

Eligibility / Target Population
Adults 75 years and older

Languages
English

Language Notes
Interpretation services may be requested

Area Served
York Region

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of older adults who are frail and at risk, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community
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Last Updated: Mar 31, 2026: Suggest an edit
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