Associate Professor Lauren Southerland

My Fulbright research will evaluate national and local factors that facilitate the dissemination of Geriatric Emergency Care, making hospital and acute care better for all older adults.

Dr. Lauren Southerland is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University. Her research uses implementation science to improve healthcare for older adults, particularly those who are vulnerable or frail.

As a Fulbright Scholar, Lauren will work with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare to evaluate national quality metrics and models of geriatric emergency care.