Mobility: Back to Basics

100 Mile District General Hospital, Interior Health

Hospitalized patients lose muscle mass every day, resulting in time spent in rehabilitation for muscle recovery. At 100 Mile District General Hospital, hospital beds are at a premium and patients waiting for an available bed are often left in chairs with little to no opportunity for mobility. Recognizing this, 100 Mile District General Hospital came up with an initiative called Mobility: Back to Basics.

The aim was to increase mobility for hospital patients and change the culture within acute care to make mobilizing all patients a priority. To do this, they incorporated specific mobility plans into care plans, which were discussed daily at huddles and rounds with all team members.

With the team’s combined efforts, the project has seen positive results. Mobilization has become a part of daily routines. Patients who may have previously been restrained are now able to walk either independently or with assistance. The project is starting to be recognized and taught to care teams across hospitals within the region.

For recognizing the importance of mobility care plans for patients, we present the Dianna Mah-Jones Award of Excellence In Person-Centred Care Award of Merit to Interior Health for their initiative, Mobility: Back to Basics.

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