Fim Bed To Chair Transfer

How to transfer a patient from bed to a wheelchair.

Fim bed to chair transfer.

Does not transfer unable to get out of bed. Getting on and off of a toilet. 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. 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.

Needs assistive device such as grab bar sliding board or extra time. Tub or shower transfer. Bed chair w c in both directions. Transferring from lying down in a bed to a chair wheelchair or a standing position.

The fim data set measurement scale and impairment codes incorporated or referenced herein are the property of ub foundation activities inc. 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. The fim mark is owned by ubfa inc. The patient performs the activity safely.

Items are scored on a 7 point ordinal scale with 7 reflecting complete independence and 1 reflecting total dependence. Copyright 1993 2001 ub foundation activities inc. The patient performs this activity safely. Does not need help or any modifications.

Toilet and tub are scored separately. Functional independence measure fim locomotion 7 terms. 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. Locomotion includes walking managing stairs and propelling a wheelchair.

Transfers from the bed to chair to the toilet and to the tub or shower are included in the mobility section. Helper must position chair and remove leg rests for transfer.