Implementation of a geriatric in-reach service improves acute surgical unit outcomes; a retrospective before-and-after study.
Matthew J PuglieseLouis ConnellJennifer TurcoAnand TrivediAmanda FosterAnuttara Panchali W KumarasinghePublished in: ANZ journal of surgery (2024)
The addition of a geriatric in-reach service to a tertiary ASU led to a significant reduction in 28-day readmissions. Downtrends were seen in mortality, permanent care placement, and HAC rates, while LOS remained unchanged.