Geriatric Comfort Cart Implementation in the Emergency Department

Authors

• James Benson, MaineHealth
• Robert Anderson, MaineHealth
• Jake Simon, MaineHealth
• Doris Meehan, MaineHealth

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2026

Institution/Department

Geriatrics; Emergency Medicine; Nursing; Interprofessional Research & Innovations Council (IRIC)

Abstract

Background: As emergency departments (ED) increasingly serve aging populations, evidence-based approaches to improve geriatric care are essential. The Mayo Clinic’s Geriatric Comfort Cart received strong provider endorsement, but little was known about item choices. Understanding these differences is critical for patient centered care. This project examined whether items chosen by ED staff differed from those chosen by patients and tracked selection rates.

Comments

Presented at the 2026 International Learning Collaborative Annual International Conference.

Supported by the Interprofessional Research & Innovations Council (IRIC) at MaineHealth.

Recommended Citation

Benson, James; Anderson, Robert; Simon, Jake; and Meehan, Doris, "Geriatric Comfort Cart Implementation in the Emergency Department" (2026). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 4649.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/4649