Acute Frailty Unit (GEMS Unit) at WGH general information
The GEMS unit is based next to ED. If a patient is directed to GEMS, please put “SUITABLE FOR GEMS IF CAPACITY” on your medical take summary and direct to ED reception.
Patient needs to arrive by 14:30 on monday/tuesday and 5pm on wed/thursday/friday, otherwise consider booking for the next morning (make this clear on the medical take list) or direct to the main medical take.
INCLUSION CRITERIA:
Age >75
NEWS ≤3
Presenting with a frailty-related condition eg.
- Falls
- reduced mobility
- increased/new confusion
EXCLUSION CRITERIA
?covid-19
Alternative pathway more suitable eg. stroke, chest pain
GEMS bleep 343