Fim Bed To Chair Transfer

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.

Fim bed to chair transfer.

Transfers from the bed to chair to the toilet and to the tub or shower are included in the mobility section. Bed chair w c in both directions. Pt performs 50 to 74 of the transferring task. Needs assistive device such as grab bar sliding board or extra time.

The fim data set measurement scale and impairment codes incorporated or referenced herein are the property of ub foundation activities inc. Transfers bed chair wheelchair includes all aspects of transferring from a bed to a chair and back or from a bed to a wheelchair and back or coming to a standing position if walking is the typical mode f locomotion. How to transfer a patient from bed to a wheelchair. Locomotion includes walking managing stairs and propelling a wheelchair.

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. Helper must position chair and remove leg rests for transfer. Functional independence measure fim locomotion 7 terms. Copyright 1993 2001 ub foundation activities inc.

Does not need help or any modifications. The patient performs this activity safely. The fim mark is owned by ubfa inc. The patient performs the activity safely.

Toilet and tub are scored separately. Tub or shower transfer. Patient also safely transfers from bed to chair. Click again to see term tap again to see term.

Transferring from lying down in a bed to a chair wheelchair or a standing position. Side of bed sit to stand chair bed to chair transfer toilet transfer walk 10 feet walk 50 feet with two turns walk 150 feet and 1 step curb.