Promoting Patient Mobility on the Ward Through the Implementation of the Patient Mobility Board
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To increase the frequency of mobilizing patients to the toilet or sitting out of bed by 20% within 2 months. The initiative effectively increased patient mobility, highlighting the importance of staff training and workflow redesign.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care
About this Content
Aims
To increase the frequency of mobilizing patients to the toilet or sitting out of bed by 20% within 2 months.
Background
Patient mobility in orthopaedic wards was not maximized, leading to longer hospital stays and decreased rehabilitation outcomes.
Methods
Implemented patient mobility boards at bedside with updated mobility and transfer information; conducted training for nursing staff.
Results
Achieved 24% increase in mobilization; improved staff initiative and autonomy for updating patient mobility information.
Conclusion
The initiative effectively increased patient mobility, highlighting the importance of staff training and workflow redesign.
Lessons Learnt
Addressing knowledge gaps and ensuring proper equipment and information are crucial for improving patient mobility.
Keywords
Mobility Boards, Patient Safety, Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Rehabilitation Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Aruna Vijaya Ratnam |
Project Member(s) | Low Weng Hoe |
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Dr. Aruna Vijaya Ratnam - aruna_vijaya_ratnam@nuhs.edu.sg