Fim Bed To Chair Transfer

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.

Fim bed to chair transfer.

Pt performs 50 to 74 of the transferring task. 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. Items are scored on a 7 point ordinal scale with 7 reflecting complete independence and 1 reflecting total dependence. Bed chair w c in both directions.

The fim data set measurement scale and impairment codes incorporated or referenced herein are the property of ub foundation activities inc. Copyright 1993 2001 ub foundation activities inc. Locomotion includes walking managing stairs and propelling a wheelchair. Toilet and tub are scored separately.

Helper must position chair and remove leg rests for transfer. How to transfer a patient from bed to a wheelchair. The fim mark is owned by ubfa inc. Does not transfer unable to get out of bed.

The patient performs the activity safely. 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. Does not need help or any modifications. The patient performs this activity safely.

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. Functional independence measure fim locomotion 7 terms. Transferring from lying down in a bed to a chair wheelchair or a standing position. Patient also safely transfers from bed to chair.

Getting on and off of a toilet. Tub or shower transfer.