The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT)

Learning Objectives

• Describe the complications of immobility and muscle weakness.
• Understand the benefit of assessing a patient’s mobility status.
• Review the development of the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT).
• Discuss the rationale for using a nurse driven mobility assessment.
• Summarize how to implement the Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool (BMAT) and its link to SPHM practices.
• Discuss the benefit of advancing mobility through a stepped approach.
• Evaluate hypothetical patient cases to gain practice with a mobility assessment tool.

Instructor

HealthStream™

Course content is provided via HealthStream™.
Access is open to any healthcare provider free of charge, using the link above.
CE Credit Hours are granted and managed by HealthStream™, Provider Number CEP13221.
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