Business Case Proposal and Introduction Proposal: Recommend the Initiation and Prioritization of an Early Mobility Protocol in the Adult Intensive Care setting with a goal of reducing ICU/Hospital Length of Stay (LOS) and associated healthcare costs. Primary focus placed on the mechanically ventilated patient. USA Health University Hospital (USA Health System) Mission: “ We help people lead longer, better lives.” (2) Vision: “USA Health strives to be the premier integrated, patient-centered healthcare organization in our region. We educate future generations of healthcare providers, and we discover innovative ways to help people become healthier.” (2) This proposal aligns with the organizational mission of improving and prolonging quality of life