UNITED HOSPITAL

Mobility Matters: Redefining Mobility as Shared Responsibility

Overview

United Hospital kicked off the Caring Safely Tour with Mobility Matters—a program that reframes mobility as a shared responsibility supported by clear systems, strong teamwork, and real-time visibility. This stop showed how reliable mobility practices can reduce harm and elevate collaboration across roles.

Wise Practices from This Site

Download: United Hospital Wise Practices (PDF)

What We Saw

Structured huddles, transparent goals, and consistent workflows that made safe mobility easy to do. Staff across disciplines contributed to a shared understanding of what “done well” looks like, reinforcing reliability throughout the day.

Key Themes

• Build shared purpose across disciplines
• Standardize workflows to support good decisions
• Use visibility tools to reinforce accountability
• Elevate mobility as a safety issue, not a therapy task