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title: WHY HOSPITALS SHOULD GET PATIENTS MOVING WITH THE NEZZIE
description: The Nezzie by Blickman was created by a thoracic surgeon who saw these issues first-hand & designed a device to significantly improve patient ambulation.
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# [WHY HOSPITALS SHOULD GET PATIENTS MOVING WITH THE NEZZIE](https://blog.cmecorp.com/why-hospitals-should-get-patients-moving-with-the-nezzie)

 Written by [CME Corp Staff](https://blog.cmecorp.com/author/cme-corp-staff) | October 25, 2017

 

Though the hospital industry has made great strides over the last few decades, [more needs to be done](https://www.ahcmedia.com/articles/136458-compliance-with-standing-orders-protocol-rule-can-be-difficult) going forward when it comes to patient safety and ambulation. One of the major problems regarding this issue—aside from the lack of proper equipment for patient ambulation—is that there is a great deal of inconsistency when it comes to protocols across hospitals; there is no concrete, streamlined process to rely on.

 

 

**What happens when there are inconsistencies with protocols?** 

As a result of this irregularity, the nursing staff may mismanage patients, which can lead to poor—and potentially dangerous—care for patients when getting them up and moving following a procedure. [Patient mobility is so important](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22336934), as post-surgical immobility can have various detrimental effects on a patient’s mind and body. The physiological effects may include: 

- Bowel obstructions
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pressure ulcers
- Stroke
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia 

Immobility may also contribute to various levels of depression. Preventing these complications can benefit the patient and medical facility from a cost perspective and with better outcomes.

**What other issues lead to poor patient ambulation?**

Along with the issues associated with inadequate protocols, hospitals face other roadblocks when it comes to safe [patient ambulation](https://www.cmecorp.com/shop/equipment/ambulatory-equipment.html?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=equipment%20essentials), including: 

- Not enough nursing or aide staff to help patients get up and moving
- The amount of time it takes to help patients in need of frequent ambulation
- The amount of equipment that patients may require when they need to move

**How can the Nezzie help with these problems?**

[The Nezzie by Blickman](https://www.cmecorp.com/blickman-nezzie-iv-stand-w-oxygen-tank-holder.html?___SID=U?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=equipment%20essentials) was created by a thoracic surgeon who saw these issues first-hand and designed a device to significantly improve patient ambulation. 

Potentially serving as the cornerstone that allows hospitals to establish and maintain a safe, effective and ongoing patient ambulation program, the Nezzie is specifically designed to reside bedside and requires no more room than a standard [IV pole](https://www.cmecorp.com/shop/equipment/iv/ivpoles.html?utm_source=hubspot&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=equipment%20essentials). It holds most devices, monitors, oxygen and IV poles, thereby eliminating the need to transfer and carry each item during ambulation. This creates a more efficient ambulation workflow, reducing the number of clinicians needed from three or more to as few as one. 

This revolutionary new product is designed to: 

- Facilitate frequent patient ambulation
- Offer infection-controlled benefits with its antimicrobial paint and ability to remain bedside and dedicated to one patient at a time
- Improve a patient’s sense of independence and psycho-social well-being
- Increase department efficiency and workflow
- Improve patient and staff safety
- Increase patient and staff satisfaction
- Lower incidence of readmission due to weakness, hospital-acquired debility and deconditioning
- Reduce complications of immobility

**What are some of the Nezzie's features?**

The superior design and durable construction of the Nezzie: 

- Allows it to hold more equipment than competitive products, yet remain stable, enhancing patient and staff safety
- Offers wrap-around handle design that also contributes to patient safety and confidence during ambulation
- Pivots 360 degrees in tight spaces
- Is height adjustable and provides a retractable handle
- Is third-party safety and stability tested

Now you can improve patient outcomes through the ease of mobility using the Nezzie’s revolutionary technology. Invest in the Nezzie today for a happier, healthier, and more profitable tomorrow.

For more information about the Nezzie or to receive a quote, [contact us](https://info.cmecorp.com/about/contact-us) today.

 

 

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