Document Type
Poster
Unit
2 DSU
Site
North Shore University Hospital
Date
11-20-2024
Start Date
20-11-2024 10:00 AM
Abstract
To combat the negative effects of inpatient immobility, the 2DSU implemented a patient mobility preservation program aimed at increasing discharges to home with home care versus rehabilitation facilities. The program involved a twice-daily mobilization goal, tracked via progress sheets posted on patient doors and collected weekly. While initial results showed improvement six months into the program, the most significant positive impact on reducing rehab discharges occurred within the last three months. Given this success, recommendations for integrating the program into routine practice include shift-based mobility planning by RNs and PCAs, incorporating functional assessment scores into mobility plans, discussing individual patient progress during handoffs and IDRs, and adjusting mobilization timing based on individual patient needs and medical appropriateness.
Mobility Moves Patients Home
To combat the negative effects of inpatient immobility, the 2DSU implemented a patient mobility preservation program aimed at increasing discharges to home with home care versus rehabilitation facilities. The program involved a twice-daily mobilization goal, tracked via progress sheets posted on patient doors and collected weekly. While initial results showed improvement six months into the program, the most significant positive impact on reducing rehab discharges occurred within the last three months. Given this success, recommendations for integrating the program into routine practice include shift-based mobility planning by RNs and PCAs, incorporating functional assessment scores into mobility plans, discussing individual patient progress during handoffs and IDRs, and adjusting mobilization timing based on individual patient needs and medical appropriateness.