Flash Mobility: Moving at the Speed of Lightning

Activity Summary

In the United States, 5.7 million patients are treated in the intensive care unit; approximately half of these patients develop muscle weakness, leading to increased length of hospital stay. As nurses in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU), we know it is important to promote increased early mobility to prevent this. The facilitator uses audiovisual tools and interactive cooperation to establish effective use of a mobility tool. At the end of this session, participants are well versed in methods to increase mobility through collaboration.

Objectives

Analyze the effects of increased mobility on critical care patients in relation to length of stay.
Assess essential components used to implement a standardized mobility tool.
Develop fundamental elements necessary for true collaboration.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.