The significance of early mobility in the rehabilitation of war veterans cannot be overstated. In fact, muscle wasting occurs early and rapidly during the first week of critical illness, with losses of up to 20% seen for those in multi organ failure.

In the pursuit of optimizing the rehabilitation journey for our esteemed veterans, the Veterans Administration (VA) has developed the Mobility Screening and Solutions Tool. This tool aims to enhance early mobilization and improve the functional outcomes of veterans.

Intensive care unit (ICU) patients frequently have extreme derangement of physiological function.

Arjo MOVE helped Mercy Health save over $2 million in the first year.

the phrase "person-centered care," you'll know it's something of an industry buzzword. But let's get past the jargon and really dig into what it means to offer not just individualized but truly transformative care for people living with dementia

Part 1 – Quality care starts with meticulous planning and decision-making Learn how meticulous planning and decision-making help you to combine excellent care for your patients with improved nursing safety and performance.

According to recent data (2020) from Trust for America’s Health, the US adult obesity rate of 42.4% continues to grow over the years and is the first time the national rate has passed the 40% threshold.

Today, we welcome Bob Andersen, RN, WCC, Arjo Clinical Consultant, to discuss medical beds and fall prevention. Bob has served in the Navy and has worked in CVICU, ER, Trauma, Neuro Interventional, Burn/Hyperbaric ICU, and more recently worked as a Flight Nurse.

In the world of medical miracles, the story of Matt Rogers stands out as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of modern medicine combined with the human spirit.

(UPHM) has always striven to deliver for its patients and staff and sought to do so efficiently, advancing its quality of care in concert with reducing staff injuries and cost.

dementia care, the focus is on redefining the caregiving experience with a range of innovative, dementia-accredited products. This holistic approach underscores the importance of relationships in delivering true person-centered care.

We recently spent time with Mary Anne Uayan, BSN, RN, CCRN, CWCA, Arjo Clinical Consultant - Wound Care, to discuss the advantages of the Wellness Nordic Relax Chair.

Optimizing Patient Care with the Sara Combilizer | Arjo Where edge of bed sitting is likely to be difficult to achieve, but early weight bearing and upright positioning are desirable, the Sara Combilizer a multiposition aid can be utilized to ... to help achieve out of bed rehabilitation goals early in the care pathway. Where edge of bed sitting is likely to be difficult to achieve, but early weight bearing and upright positioning are desirable, the Sara Combilizer a multiposition aid

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc., (Ruby Memorial Hospital), is located in Morgantown, West Virginia & currently has 754 beds with an average of 7,289 employees. We are a level one trauma center and belong to the largest health system in West Virginia.

Advocate Aurora Sherman Hospital is one of the ten hospitals in the Advocate Aurora Health System. It is an acute care level 2 trauma regional hospital that serves the northwest Chicagoland area.

Patient mobilization is not just a clinical priority, but a financial one. Compromised mobility is a widely recognized risk factor for a number of Hospital-Acquired Conditions (HACs).

has a vision to transform the health experience of its community by improving health, enhancing interactions, and making care more accessible. This vision also includes the health and well-being of all of its employees.

Mobility is defined as the ability to move in one’s environment with ease and without restrictions.

With a holistic focus on mind and body, occupational therapy and safe patient handling (SPH) complement each other because of the importance that mobility plays on improving one’s overall quality of life.