Published on July 30, 2024

Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation renewedimage of GEDA bronze seak

Ridgeview is pleased to announce that its Waconia Campus’ Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) has been renewed by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). This accreditation recognizes emergency departments that provide excellent care for older adults.

Since 2021, the Waconia Campus has held the Level 3 GEDA and was the first health system in Minnesota to achieve this accreditation.

The GEDA guidelines include standards and measures for items such as geriatric-friendly equipment, specialized staff and routine screening for delirium, dementia, fall risk and other vulnerabilities. This accreditation indicates to the public that Ridgeview’s Emergency Department is focused on the highest standards of care for our communities’ older adults.