ArticleThe western journal of emergency medicine2025
A Geriatric Nurse-led Callback System to Reduce Emergency Department Revisits in Older Adults.
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introductionEmergency departments (ED) present unique challenges for elderly patients who often experience higher revisit rates, increased number of complications, and worse health outcomes. This study examines the impact of implementing a combined automated screening callback and Geriatric Emergency Nurse Initiative Expert (GENIE)-led callback system on reducing ED revisit rates among elderly patients.
methodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis that compared revisit rates before and after the implementation of a GENIE callback system in the ED of a large, Level 1 trauma academic center. The study cohort included 23,664 patients, and the primary outcome was revisits at three, seven, and 30 days post-discharge from the ED. Data were adjusted for the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), age group, and sex. The cost of this initiative came from a three-year grant of $650,000 from the Gary and Mary West Foundation, which included the salary for a GENIE nurse.
resultsRevisit ratios in the pre-intervention period were 4.8%, 8.9%, and 17.2% at three, seven, and 30 days after discharge, respectively. Following implementation of the callback system, those ratios decreased to 3.9%, 7.6%, and 15.2% at the corresponding time points. All reductions were statistically significant (P < .001) and remained significant after adjusting for ESI, age group, and sex.
conclusionThe GENIE callback system effectively reduced ED revisits among elderly patients, highlighting the importance of structured follow-up communication and care. These findings support the expansion of such programs to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
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