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Improving Senior Mobility in Hospitals: New Care Standards

This resolution calls for new standards to assess and improve mobility for older hospitalized patients. The goal is to prevent loss of function, shorten hospital stays, and reduce healthcare costs, directly impacting citizens' faster recovery and independence after hospitalization.
Key points
Implementing standardized methods for assessing patient mobility in hospitals, helping staff better maintain seniors' physical function.
Creating incentives for hospitals to actively prevent mobility loss in older patients, potentially shortening treatment times and improving health outcomes.
Focusing on the most effective actions to improve patient conditions, without imposing unnecessary burdens on medical staff.
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Print number: 118_HRES_550
Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2023-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services developing a mobility metric to guide providers in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_550.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implementing standardized methods for assessing patient mobility in hospitals, helping staff better maintain seniors' physical function.
  • Creating incentives for hospitals to actively prevent mobility loss in older patients, potentially shortening treatment times and improving health outcomes.
  • Focusing on the most effective actions to improve patient conditions, without imposing unnecessary burdens on medical staff.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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