The fim data set measurement scale and impairment codes incorporated or referenced herein are the property of ub foundation activities inc.
Fim bed to chair transfer.
Does not transfer unable to get out of bed.
Helper must position chair and remove leg rests for transfer.
Bed chair w c in both directions.
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.
The patient performs this activity safely.
Functional independence measure fim locomotion 7 terms.
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.
Pt performs 50 to 74 of the transferring task.
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Toilet and tub are scored separately.
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Patient also safely transfers from bed to chair.
Transfers from the bed to chair to the toilet and to the tub or shower are included in the mobility section.
The patient performs the activity safely.
Transferring from lying down in a bed to a chair wheelchair or a standing position.
Needs assistive device such as grab bar sliding board or extra time.
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.
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Items are scored on a 7 point ordinal scale with 7 reflecting complete independence and 1 reflecting total dependence.
Getting on and off of a toilet.
Does not need help or any modifications.
How to transfer a patient from bed to a wheelchair.