Team Roles and Communication
This team member often initiates the mobility plan.
Who is the nurse?
This is the minimum frequency for completing passive range of motion exercises at Level 1.
What is three times per day?
At this level the patient can tolerate a seated posture for at least 30 minutes
Level 2
This professional assesses physical readiness and provides mobility aids.
Who is the physiotherapist (PT)?
Before sitting a Level 2 patient at the edge of the bed, this must be assessed.
What is orthostatic tolerance or blood pressure?
This is the key task for Level 2 patients to improve trunk strength.
What is sitting at the edge of the bed with assistance?
This team member focuses on functional tasks like toileting and dressing.
Who is the occupational therapist (OT)?
This equipment is often used at Level 3 to assist with standing and pivoting.
What is a Sara Steady or sit-to-stand device?
This level includes walking longer distances (e.g., >100 meters) and performing light functional tasks.
What is Level 7?
This is the best time to discuss mobility goals with the team.
What is during interdisciplinary rounds or huddles?
At level 4 this is the key mobility level goal.
Stand at least once per shift at bedside or from chair • Increase standing duration and frequency PRN
At this level, patients are expected to complete almost all ADLs independently and tolerate full upright activity.
What is level 9?
The interprofessional team will reassess the mobility care plan and review progress towards the discharge mobility goal with the person we serve and essential care partner after a minimum of every __ hours.
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This is the key safety check before progressing a patient from Level 3 to Level 4.
What is the ability to stand and weight-bear with minimal assistance?
This level introduces stair climbing with supervision and increased endurance activities.
What is level 8?