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.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1177, titled "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," aims to address the issue of mobility loss among older adults during hospitalization. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining mobility for older adults in order to prevent further health complications and improve overall quality of life.

The bill specifically calls on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to develop a mobility metric that healthcare providers can use to guide their efforts in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults. This metric would help providers assess and track the mobility status of their patients, allowing for early intervention and personalized care plans to maintain or improve mobility during hospital stays.

By expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on this issue, the bill highlights the importance of addressing mobility loss among older adults in healthcare settings. It encourages CMS to take proactive steps in developing a standardized metric that can be implemented across healthcare facilities to improve outcomes for older adults and reduce the risk of long-term mobility issues. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1177 underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults and calls for action from CMS to develop a metric that can guide providers in preventing and managing this important aspect of patient care.