a b s t r a c t Objectives: The Elderly Risk Assessment (ERA) score is a validated index for primary care patients that predict

a b s t r a c t Background: There is an increasing focus in the emergency department (ED) on addressing the needs of persons

a b s t r a c t Objectives: The term mechanical falls is commonly used in the emergency department (ED), yet its definition and

a b s t r a c t Objective: Because of concerns of high admission rates and adverse events in Geriatric patients, hospitals may exclude