Health

Greenwich Hospital Emergency Department Screening Older Adults for Delirium

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With a focus on its most vulnerable patients, Greenwich Hospital has been certified by the American College of Emergency Physicians to provide specialized emergency care to patients ages 65 and older, including screening for delirium. Greenwich Hospital Emergency Department leaders (from left) Christopher Davison, MD, medical director; Stephanie Morency, RN, assistant nurse manager; Amanda Jagodzinski, RN, nurse manager; Anne Marie McGrory, RN, program director, Critical Care Services; and Tania Mariani, MD, associate medical director. As a nationally certified Level III Geriatric Emergency Department (ED), the hospital will automatically screen all older patients for delirium, a serious disturbance in mental status resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings. Nurses and other providers have been trained to screen for delirium using the “Confusion Assessment Method” or CAM screening tool. The screening takes place during triage in the ED. Continue Reading →

Business

As Energy Prices Rise and Hot Weather Comes, Eversource Encourages Energy Efficiency Steps

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On average, Connecticut customers use 35% more electricity during the summer months and that can get costly.
Keep air conditioners set at or near 78 degrees—a generally comfortable temperature that requires less energy to reach and maintain than cooler temperatures. For every degree higher on the thermostat, the air conditioner will use 1-3% less electricity.   Continue Reading →