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Outcomes Of A Covid Mobility Team, Kellie Girardot Msn, Rn, Leann Pancake Mpt, Pt
Outcomes Of A Covid Mobility Team, Kellie Girardot Msn, Rn, Leann Pancake Mpt, Pt
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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.