B.R. General opens Mid City ER for seniors

Baton Rouge General Mid-City announced today the opening of the region’s first Seniors Emergency Room, specially designed and designated for patients 65 and older. The Seniors ER is staffed with a team of medical professionals specializing in geriatric care and trained in administering screenings and assessments to identify patients who may need additional assistance or resources outside of the hospital. The team will include physicians specializing in geriatrics, emergency medicine and palliative care, as well as nurses trained in geriatric emergency care; with members from other disciplines, including physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, the medical team will have undergone sensitivity training in working with seniors. Comprised of a special area dedicated to meet seniors’ needs, the new ER features handrails that line the walls, anti-slip flooring, color-coded directions for ease of navigation, as well as furniture and amenities made for senior use. Every bed area has a heated blanket, caregiver seating and a comfortable mattress. Room lighting is softer, the colors are muted, and assistive tools are in place for easier reading of any medical paperwork. Read more about the General’s new Seniors ER here.