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Program:
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Geriatric Emergency Management
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Organization:
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Scarborough Health Network - Birchmount Site
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Phone Numbers:
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416-438-2911 ext 72471
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Address:
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3030 Birchmount Rd
Toronto, ON
M1W 3W3
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Intersection:
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Birchmount Rd and Silver Springs Blvd
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Location:
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Toronto (Scarborough)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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| Mon | 10am-6pm | |
| Tue | 10am-6pm | |
| Wed | 10am-6pm | |
| Thu | 10am-6pm | |
| Fri | 10am-6pm | |
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Public Contacts:
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Carmela Amanta - Geriatric Emergency Management Nurse
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Service Description:
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Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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No referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Patient has to be 75 yrs or older, and have one or more of the following: live alone, difficulty walking, functional decline, frequent falls, 5 or more medications, history of cognitive impairment, suspected elder abuse or neglect, ED use in previous 30 days, as well as an RN or any other emergency's team member professional recommendation
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Languages:
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English
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This information was last completely updated on June 3, 2025 |
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