Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Overriding Areas of Care - Mobility

Mobility

  1. Assesses the patient for
    • level of mobility
    • use of assistive devices
    • presence of balance abnormalities
  2. Moves or positions the patient by
    • supporting the weak or injured parts of the body
    • supporting the patient's head, shoulders, and pelvis
    • turning, lifting, or moving the patient to a different position
    • using body parts or external devices to keep the patient in the desired position
    • using positioning and/or devices to reduce pressure on vulnerable skin surfaces
    • using measures to prevent shearing of skin
  3. Assists with transfer or ambulation by
    • stabilizing equipment
    • using measures to maintain the patient's balance
  4. Records
    • data related to:
      • level of mobility
      • use of assistive devices
      • presence of balance abnormalities
    • positioning, transfer, or ambulation activities completed during the PCS
    • patient's response to the psoition, transfer, and/or ambulations activities

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