| In November JHHCMC emergency room received the formal accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department to recognize excellent care for older adults.
Please join BWFA and Patricia Pugh, D.O., the Department Chair of Emergency Medicine, as she talks about what this means for patients and how the staff continues to work to ensure that top-notch care is provided to all patients, and the guidelines that set the hospital apart for geriatric patients, from equipment, training, and screenings.
WEBINAR
JANUARY 30, 2026
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
- What it means to be a What it means to be a Geriatric Emergency Department
- Why Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center earned this accreditation
- How geriatric-focused care improves outcomes for older adults
- Specialized equipment designed to support aging patients
- Staff training and protocols tailored to geriatric needs
- Screenings and guidelines that enhance safety and care
- How these standards set JHHCMC apart in emergency care
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