The FIM Instrument Flashcards
What does FIM stand for?
Functional Independence Measure
The FIM measures……
the severity of disability of patients in the inpatient rehab setting
The FIM takes into account…….
the need for assistance from another person
the need for assistance is also called……
the burden of care
The FIM measures what the patient actually _____
does
How many levels of the FIM are there?
7
FIM Level 7
Complete Independence - safely performs task w/in a reasonable amount of time and does so w/o modification
FIM Level 6
Modified Independence - uses equipment and takes extra time
FIM Level 5
Supervision Assistance (or set up assist) - verbal cues for safety and set up needed
FIM Level 4
Minimal Assistance - pt requires no more help than touching and expends 75% OR MORE of effort
FIM Level 3
Moderate Assistance - pt requires more help than touching and expends between 50% and 74% of the effort
FIM Level 2
Maximal Assistance - pt expends between 25-49% of the effort
FIM Level 1
Total Assistance - pt expends less than 25% of the effort
FIM Level 0
Activity does not occur
If 2 helpers are needed, what score is given automatically?
FIM Level 1 - Total Assistance
