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The MOVE Program

An effective intervention to keep older adults physically active while in hospital

The following three practices are the core tenants of MOVEs:

Mobilize patients at least three times a day

Use progressive, scaled mobilization

Assess mobility within 24 hours of the decision to admit

Why MOVEs?

The patient looked brighter when she started to walk and slowly become more confident. She sat in the chair by the hallway looking much better

Nurse

I get a lot of social workers and dietitians and pharmacists asking me to come in and just get the patient up so they can sit down and talk to them, and I have no problem doing that

Nurse

The sooner I get moving the sooner I go home.

Older Adult Patient

As therapists we become excited to see our patients up and in chairs ready for therapy. This helps us to devote more treatment time to the patient if they are already out of bed and ready to go.

Occupational Therapist

When I am getting report on a patient I have not yet nursed, the mobility level tells me right away what my patient can do and I can get my patient moving

Nurse

This initiative really helps me to learn how to interact with and motivate the seniors to mobilize

Volunteer

All hospital staff, patients, and families can participate in MOVEs

Resources for hospitals

Resources for patients & families

Is your hospital interested inimplementing MOVEs?

FREE downloadable implementation resources

MOVEs is a senior friendly care initiative.

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