The Evolving Role of Geriatric Emergency Department Social Work in the Era of Health Care Reform

Christine Hamilton, Liza Ronda, Ula Hwang, Gallane Abraham, Kevin Baumlin, Barbara Morano, Denise Nassisi, Lynne Richardson

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Abstract

In the era of Medicaid Redesign and the Affordable Care Act, the emergency department (ED) presents major opportunities for social workers to assume a leading role in the delivery of care. Through GEDI WISE—Geriatric Emergency Department Innovations in care through Workforce, Informatics and Structural Enhancements,—a unique multidisciplinary partnership made possible by an award from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, social workers in The Mount Sinai ED have successfully contributed to improvements in health outcomes and transitions for older adults receiving emergency care. This article will describe the pivotal and highly valued role of the ED social worker in contributing to the multidisciplinary accomplishments of GEDI WISE objectives in this new model of care.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)849-868
Number of pages20
JournalSocial Work in Health Care
Volume54
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Oct 2015

Keywords

  • emergency department
  • emergency department social worker
  • older adults
  • transitions of care

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