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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?

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 units have identified mobility champions...this is creating dialogue and consistency among the interprofessional team

Nurse

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

Early mobility has helped my patient who has very limited short term memory. He is now being mobilized more than every before! Without MOVE this patient would have fallen through the cracks.

Occupational Therapist

The sooner I get moving the sooner I go home.

Older Adult Patient

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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