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Ask Proactive – We are in the process of reviewing the Restorative Nursing Ambulation program. Some residents are only able to walk very short distances. Would these patients be appropriate for the program?

by | Mar 25, 2026 | Documentation, Nursing Home Consultant, Quality, Reimbursement, Restorative

Q: We are in the process of reviewing the Restorative Nursing Ambulation program.  Some residents are only able to walk very short distances.  Would these patients be appropriate for the program?   A: The restorative ambulation program should include activities...

Ask Proactive – We have a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) due to an indwelling catheter that has completed therapy and is transferring to RNP. Staff will be providing partial/moderate assistance, which will involve extended high contact, during restorative ambulation in the hallway. Therapy staff wore gowns and gloves while working with him in the therapy gym, but what should restorative nursing staff do in the hallway?

by | Jul 10, 2024 | Compliance, Infection Prevention, Nursing, Q&A, Restorative, Therapy

Q: We have a resident on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) due to an indwelling catheter that has completed therapy and is transferring to RNP. Staff will be providing partial/moderate assistance, which will involve extended high contact, during restorative...