Needs assistive device such as grab bar sliding board or extra time.
Fim bed to chair transfer.
Does not transfer unable to get out of bed.
Patient also safely transfers from bed to chair.
Bed chair w c in both directions.
If in a wheelchair patient approaches a bed or chair locks brakes lifts foot rests removes arm rest if necessary and performs either a standing pivot or sliding transfer without a board and returns.
Does not need help or any modifications.
Functional independence measure fim locomotion 7 terms.
The patient performs the activity safely.
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The patient performs this activity safely.
Getting on and off of a toilet.
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Helper must position chair and remove leg rests for transfer.
Pt performs 50 to 74 of the transferring task.
Locomotion includes walking managing stairs and propelling a wheelchair.
How to transfer a patient from bed to a wheelchair.
Transferring from lying down in a bed to a chair wheelchair or a standing position.
Toilet and tub are scored separately.
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Items are scored on a 7 point ordinal scale with 7 reflecting complete independence and 1 reflecting total dependence.
In finalizing this policy cms stated that this unweighted score was preferable to a weighted score because it is less complex and more easily understood.
Transfers from the bed to chair to the toilet and to the tub or shower are included in the mobility section.