What You Need To Know
- Hackensack University Medical Center’s ED has earned recertification of its Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA), the highest-level designation available through the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). The department earned its first certification in 2019.
- The accreditation signifies HUMC’s commitment to providing older adults with the highest quality emergency care that meets or exceeds national standards of excellence.
“We are proud to be among only a few centers in the region to earn the prestigious Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation,” said Manisha Parulekar, MD, AGSF, FACP, Division Chief of Geriatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center. “To achieve our goal of providing comprehensive care for older adults when they need us most, our ED team has taken steps to implement best practices, including geriatric-friendly equipment, interdisciplinary geriatric education, specially trained staff, and routine screening for delirium, dementia, fall risk, and other vulnerabilities.”
“Our clinicians also participate in extensive, specialized training that allows them to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to implement protocols that promote safety and quality for older adults,” said Lisa Tank, MD, FACP, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Hackensack University Medical Center, and Chief Medical Officer, North Region.