Table 2.
Description of Mobility Action Group Webinar Sessions
| Session | Program Week |
Goals | Topics discussed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Introduce program | -Overview of Mobility Action Group goals, structure, clinical framework, and change package -Risks of immobility and benefits of mobility -Strategies and tactics for initiating change -Recruiting and training mobility aides -Tracking and reporting measures |
| 2 | 3 | Importance of Measurement | -Importance of tracking key mobility measures and other measures in driving improved patient outcomes -Logistical considerations for tracking measures -Live demonstration of data entry |
| 3 | 5 | Choosing change tactics | -Change concepts and tactics -Assessing organizational readiness -Creating a culture of mobility |
| 4 | 7 | Forming and educating mobility teams | -Forming interdisciplinary teams and delegating roles -Educating staff and volunteers on safely providing early mobilization -Obtaining buy-in from leadership -Mobility measures and when they are most important -Assessing and enhancing function and mobility |
| 5 | 9 | Educating patients and families | -Educating patients and their families about mobility -Overcoming liability and risk management concerns about mobilization -Standardizing documentation of measurements |
| 6 | 12 | Reducing bed and chair alarms usage | -Evidence for reducing use of bed and chair alarms -Strategies and resources for reducing use of alarms -Educating staff to create large scale culture change around alarms |
| 7 | 15 | Using volunteers and non-professional staff | -Use of volunteers and non-professional staff to assist in mobility -Training, supporting, and recognizing volunteers and mobility aides -Overcoming concerns from risk management departments and staff unions -Outcomes noted by participating hospitals since starting mobility programs |
| 8 | 17 | Sustaining mobility programs | -Building sustainability in mobility programs -Developing a lasting culture of mobility -Communicating with and tracking outcomes important to hospital leaders -Publicizing mobility programs and outcomes -Practical next steps for mobility programs |
| 9 | 24 | Feedback and next steps | -Results of feedback survey -Accomplishments and lessons learned -Use of data for continuous quality improvement -Strategies and resources to sustain mobility programs |