Supervised hospital walking program reduces the need for nur

1. A supervised walking program was associated with reduced discharge rates to skilled-nursing facilities (SNF) from a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. 2. The supervised walking program did not result in a reduced length of hospital stay or a lower number of inpatient falls. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Inactivity during hospitalization has been

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