Abstract
The detrimental effects of immobility are well documented in the literature, yet immobility still plagues the hospitalized adult. As the influx of COVID-19 patients began, patient mobility was further compromised. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to assess the impact of COVID mobility teams, composed of deployed coworkers, on COVID-19–positive and person under investigation patient outcomes. Using mobility teams improved mobility in COVID-positive and person under investigation patients. Increasing patient mobility results in improved patient outcomes by preventing hospital-acquired functional decline, preventing intensive care unit transfers, and decreasing length of stay.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-15-2022
Publication Title
Clinical Nurse Specialist
First Page
153
Last Page
160
Recommended Citation
Girardot, Kellie MSN, RN and Pancake, LeAnn MPT, PT, "Outcomes of a COVID Mobility Team" (2022). Nursing Publications, Posters, & Presentations. 63.
https://researchrepository.parkviewhealth.org/nursing-articles/63
