Implementing a Geriatric Fracture Program in a Mixed Practice Environment Reduces Total Cost and Length of Stay.

Carol A LinSonja RosenKathleen BredaNaomi TashmanJeanne T BlackJae LeeAaron ChiangBradley Rosen

Published in: Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation (2021)

With close multidisciplinary team work, a successful geriatric-orthopaedic comanagement model for geriatric fractures can be implemented in even a mixed practice environment without an inpatient geriatrics service.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
hip fracture
healthcare
mental health
primary care
palliative care