Geriatrics, Transitions of Care

(2 Credits)

Elderly patients are particularly vulnerable to adverse events when they move between care settings. Safe transition of patients from one environment to the next is an important component of Geriatric Medicine. Students on this elective will have exposure to a variety of settings in which safe transitions of care is paramount. Students will learn to identify common causes of hospital readmissions, such as medication errors and socioeconomic barriers. Students will gain insight on how successful transitions of care involves effective communication and a multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.