From Alpha-Fim to Clinical Frailty Scores: A journey from a Stroke unit to an ACE unit

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The Clinical Frailty Scale is used to determine appropriate admission to an Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit which opened in St. John's, NL in June 2025. A look at how using the ACE Philosophy improved the outcome for patients 65 or older with an acute illness. In particular, a focus on how years of advocating for stroke patients prepared staff to advocate for ACE patients to return to the community with a better quality of life. 

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CANN15
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Division Manager
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Nl Health Services

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