April 21, 2025

Mobility is medicine

14 minutes

Patient immobility can lead to serious complications such as muscle loss, blood clots, depression and loss of independence. However, without proper training and support, many healthcare workers feel it is unsafe to mobilize patients. Host Laura Hoffman is joined by Nancy McGahn, enterprise safety mobility manager at Intermountain Health, to discuss "Mobility is Medicine." They explore how the Safe Mobility Program integrates fall prevention, safe patient handling, and mobility strategies to improve outcomes.

Guest speaker:

Nancy McGann PT, CSPHP, CPPS

Enterprise Manager of Safe Mobility

Fall Prevention, Safe Patient Handling & Mobility

Intermountain Health

Host:

Laura Hoffman DNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ

Senior Program Director, Performance Improvement Programs

Vizient

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Show notes:

[01:25] – Exploring the risks to both caregivers and patients when mobility isn't executed safely and properly.

[02:00] – The fears around mobilizing patients and highlighting the knowledge gaps that often fuel those fears.

[03:11] – Not moving patients can increase their risk of falling.

[04:42] – Introducing the three-part cycle of a successful mobility program.

[06:26] – Building fall prevention care plan matters when working with patient goals

[08:29] – Supporting staff beyond physical and occupational therapy to feel confident in moving patients.

[09:53] – The unique mobility challenges in the ICU and why early movement is critical to patient recovery.

[10:39] – The Bedside Mobility Tool empowers nurses with the right technology and confidence to mobilize patients safely.

[11:18] – Reviewing key performance indicators (KPIs) and program data to measure the impact and success of the mobility initiative.

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