Overview
Frailty EAAR (Early Alternative to Admission Review) Clinical Nurse Specialist role in a multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment and care for frail and vulnerable patients. The team includes Consultant Geriatricians, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists, and a Frailty Lead Pharmacist. The service operates seven days a week in the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Medical Unit (AMU) to reduce unplanned hospital admissions and identify suitable patients for alternative care pathways at arrival.
For patients not suitable for EAAR, the role includes initiating a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) to minimise duplication, reduce ED time, and improve patient outcomes, supporting a
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