Grooming

Question 1

What is included in this category?

Answer 1

Obtaining articles for and completing oral care, hair grooming (combing/brushing hair if not bald), washing hands, washing face, and either shaving or applying makeup if completed, 4 or 5 tasks wash, rinse, day hands (1), face (2), comb hair (3), brush teeth (4), shave or apply makeup (5)

Question 2

0

Answer 2

Activity did not occur

…due to safety/medical limitation or refusal (should be rare)

Question 3

1

Answer 3

Total A

…Pt completes 1/5 or 0/4 of the grooming tasks scored; req 2 helpers (includes set up)

Question 4

2

Answer 4

Max A

…Pt completes 2/5 or 1/4 of the grooming tasks scored

Question 5

3

Answer 5

Mod A

…Pt completes 3/5 or 2/4 of the grooming tasks scored

Question 6

4

Answer 6

Min A

…Pt completes grooming with touching or steadying assistance; completes 3/4 tasks or 4/5 of the grooming tasks scored

Question 7

5

Answer 7

S/Setup
…Completes grooming with set-up, (help to open containers, reach items on sink, turn on faucets, plug in razor, apply toothpaste, or reach soap), or S or VCs or coaxing

Question 8

6

Answer 8

Mod I - NO HELPER

…Completes grooming with adaptive equipment or slow pace (3x slower) after obtaining all items

Question 9

7

Answer 9

I - NO HELPER

…I completes grooming after obtaining items at normal pace (no safety concerns and no use of ADs)

Question 10

What is the minimum rating that can be given if the patient completes all of the tasks?

Answer 10

5 = S/Setup

Question 11

What is the maximum rating a patient can receive if they require a helper?

Answer 11

5 = S/Setup

Question 12

What is the maximum rating a patient can receive if they require touching?

Answer 12

4 = Min A

Question 13

How much more slowly does a patient need to perform an activity to be classified as Mod I (6)?

Answer 13

3x more slowly

Question 14

What is the minimum rating a patient can receive if they DO NOT require a helper?

Answer 14

6 = Mod I