Recent admissions are a risk indicator for returning emergency room (ER) visits and readmissions: screening using Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR).
BACKGROUND Emergency rooms (ER) are frequently the gateway for older adults seeking acute medical care. The Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) tool is a brief screening instrument intended to identify older people at risk for adverse health outcomes. However, its predictive value for short-term hospital returns r...