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Early Mobility Program

What is the Early Mobility Program?

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The Early Mobility Program helps patients stay active by supporting them to walk every day with a member of the mobility team while they are in hospital. Staying mobile in the hospital can help people maintain their strength and return to the place they call home sooner.

The goal is for each patient to move at least twice a day, based on how they feel and their health.

Mobility team members may include:

  • Recreation therapy associates
  • Rehabilitation assistants

Patients are also encouraged to move with their nurse, family members or on their own.

Why is moving important?

Research shows that being active in hospital helps people recover and maintain their independence. When patients keep moving, they can:  

  • Get better faster  
  • Avoid problems like weakness, stiffness or pressure injuries  
  • Stay independent in daily activities  
  • Go home sooner  
  • Keep their muscles strong  
  • Feel more positive and confident

Accessing this Clinic, Program or Service

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

The Early Mobility Program is for patients aged 65+ in hospital who are moving well, but may be at risk of losing strength and mobility while in hospital are assessed by a member of the care team using the Clinical Frailty Scale. This could happen in the emergency department or on an inpatient unit. Based on their level of frailty, they may be referred to our Early Mobility Program during their hospital stay. If you have any questions about the Mobility Program, please ask a member of your care team.

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