Bathing Flashcards
What is included in this category?
Washing/rinsing/drying body from neck down (including the neck, face, hands, back, or hair) Score 10% for each body part patient completes: - L arm - abdomen - R upper leg - R arm - front perineal area - R lower leg - chest - buttocks - L upper leg - L lower leg
What is NOT included in this category (what is excluded)?
The back - may be in shower or bed bath
Where can bathing occur?
In bed, sitting, or standing
Does the position for bathing affect bathing score?
No
What is assumed in the scoring?
That all 10 body parts are being bathed
0
Activity did not occur
…due to safety/medical limitation or refusal (rare)
1
Total A
…Pt washes, rinses, dries 0 to 2 body parts or req 2 helpers
2
Max A
…Pt washes, rinses, dries 3 to 4 out of 10 body parts
3
Mod A
…Pt washes, rinses, dries 5 to 7 out of 10 body parts
4
Min A
…Pt washes, rinses, dries 8 or 9 body parts or req touching or steadying assistance
5
S/Setup
…Pt washes, rinses, rides self with assistance for obtaining supples, or setup, or VCs or coaxing; or bathes with S
6
Mod I - NO HELPER
…Completes bathing after obtaining supplies (washes, rinses, and dries all parts) but uses ADs, or slower pace (3x slower), or exhibits safety concerns
7
I - NO HELPER
…I completes bathing (i.e., obtains supplies, washes, rinses, and dries all parts at normal pace) (NO ADs and NO safety concerns)
What is the maximum rating a patient can receive if touching is required?
4 = Min A
What is the minimum rating a patient can receive if all 10 body parts are washed?
5 = S/Setup
