Meeting
Abstract Number: 357
SHM Converge 2024
Background: The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Age-Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) initiative calls for providers to ensure that older adults move safely to maintain daily function. However, studies show that about a third of hospitalized older adults have bed rest orders, most of which are not medically indicated. Therefore, at our 537-bed community teaching hospital, we […]
Abstract Number: 400
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Hospital immobility is highly prevalent and known to cause various complications including deconditioning, pressure injuries, venous thromboembolism, readmissions and mortality(1). Due to the known consequences of immobility, there has been an increased emphasis on identifying patients at highest risk of immobilization and focusing efforts on maintaining function. Increasing patient mobilization has the potential to […]
Abstract Number: 412
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Lack of mobility amongst inpatients is prevalent and deleterious. Hospitalized patients have been shown to spend an average of 83% of their stay in bed, leading to complications including loss of independence in activities of daily living, lower rates of discharge to home, worsening length of stay, and increased mortality. Programs to increase inpatient […]