Grand Rounds - Dr. Brian Patterson - Predictive analytics to prevent falls after ED visits

SPEAKER: Brian Patterson, MD, University of Wisconsin

He discusses the experience at UW conceiving, designing, and implementing a program, which incorporates a machine-learning algorithm for real-time calculation of fall risk for all older adults who visit the ED. The talk will include the rationale for using automation to improve public health referrals from the ED, techniques used to create the intervention, and issues surrounding the design and governance of similar interventions.

 

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