Representing PTs, PTAs, and Students
of Physical Therapy in Alaska

Emphasizing Mobility in Elderly Hospital Patients: One Facility's Journey

August 30, 2016: A hospital in Alabama had what seemed to be a fairly straightforward idea: it wanted to get its elderly patients up and moving as soon and as often as possible. Accomplishing that goal, however, has required the restructuring of an entire unit, and a “culture change” in how staff prioritize mobility in patients.
Source: APTA Feed

Emphasizing Mobility in Elderly Hospital Patients: One Facility's Journey