Posters for 2026 Scotland Autumn Meeting

Background: Delirium is a common complication of hospitalisation in older adults and is associated with increased mortality, prolonged hospital stay and functional decline. Although routine screening using the 4AT is recommended, delirium assessment and documentation remain inconsistent. Baseline auditing identified poor ward-based 4AT completion, with assessments predominantly undertaken by medical staff despite the multidisciplinary nature of geriatric care. Aim: To improve multidisciplinary recognition, assessment and documentation of delirium by increasing staff knowledge, confidence and

Improving insulin medicines reconciliation and glycaemic safety in frail hospitalised older adults: a quality improvement project Background Insulin is a high-risk medication, and prescribing errors are a recognised cause of inpatient harm. Accurate medicines reconciliation of pre-admission insulin regimens is essential for safe glycaemic management and continuity of care, particularly in frail older adults with multimorbidity, cognitive impairment and acute illness. This quality improvement project evaluated insulin medicines reconciliation and glycaemic safety practices on geriatric wards

Key words: acute frailty, triple assessment, comprehensive geriatric assessment, integrated discharge team (IDT) Introduction: The expansion of acute frailty services is essential to meet the needs of our ageing population. According to the UK Office for National Statistics 2021 census, over one-sixth of the population (18.6%, or 11.1 million people) were aged 65 and over, with this proportion expected to rise to 25% within the next 20 years. Acute Frailty Team (AFT) was introduced in Newcastle in December 2024, aiming to create a streamlined pathway to avoid unnecessary admission and