MODELS OF GERIATRICS PRACTICE; The Hospital Elder Life Program: A Model of Care to Prevent Cognitive and Functional Decline in Older Hospitalized Patients

Reuben, David B.; Inouye, Sharon K.; Bogardus, Sidney T.; Baker, Dorothy I.; Leo‐Summers, Linda; Cooney, Leo M.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2000.tb03885.x

MODELS OF GERIATRICS PRACTICE; The Hospital Elder Life Program: A Model of Care to Prevent Cognitive and Functional Decline in Older Hospitalized Patients

OBJECTIVES: To describe the Hospital Elder Life Program, a new model of care designed to prevent functional and cognitive decline of older persons during hospitalization. PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND PROCESS: All patients aged ≥ 70 years on specified units are screened on admission for six risk factors …