Cooper’s adoption of the Johns Hopkins Activity and Mobility Program continues to make strides this summer. Recently, Cooper held a session to certify additional mobility advocates who, in turn, can mentor team members on the floors in best practices.
For example, muscle mass decreases by 1.5% to 2% every day a person is on bed rest, which increases the risk of developing thromboembolic disease and other complications. Tactics such as encouraging patients who can walk to do so with family members and friends during their hospital stay, or for those who cannot walk, sitting in a chair for their meals, help in a patient’s mobility during and after their hospitalization.
Leading the June training sessions were Cooper team members Sheri Gallagher, PTA, and Joseph Trevito, BSN, RN, who are on their way to becoming Johns Hopkins Certified Trainers.
Thank you to all Cooper team members who bring their enthusiasm and eagerness in ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care possible.
