New initiative provides best practices for elderly.
Over the next 30 years, there will be a massive influx of geriatric baby boomers into the health care system, yet few facilities have programs for geriatric care. Nurses Improving Care to the Hospitalized Elderly is researching protocols, best practices, and benchmarks. Its survey for institutions helps systems evaluate their capabilities and zero in on improvements.
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