Transfer: Bed/Chair/Wheelchair Flashcards
What is included in this category?
All aspects of getting from a lying position in bed, up to chair or in a standing position, then back to lying position in bed
What are included as assistive devices?
Bed rails
Walkers
WC arms
0
Activity did not occur
…due to safety/medical limitation or refusal (rare)
1
Total A
…pt performs < 25% of transfers on and off a bed to WC or chair OR requires 2 helpers (includes setup) or mechanical lift, or 1 helper transfers pt lift and lower while 1 helper supervises
2
Max A
…pt transfers self on and off a bed to a WC or chair and requires lifting AND lowering assistance or performs 25-49% of required effort
3
Mod A
…pt transfers self on and off a bed to a WC or chair and requires lifting OR lowering assistance or moving 2 limbs or performs 50-74% of required effort
4
Min A
…pt transfers self on and off a bed to WC or chair and requires touching or steadying assistance or lifting one limb or 75% or greater of required effort
5
S/Setup
…pt transfers self on and off a bed to WC or chair and requires S, or setup, (includes positioning chair, locking WC, applying/removing/adjusting leg rests), or VCs
6
Mod I - NO HELPER
…pt transfers self on and off bed to WC or chair and uses AD (handrail, armrest, slide board, walker, etc.) or slower pace (3x slower) or safety concerns
7
I - NO HELPER
…pt transfers self on and off a bed to WC or chair @ a usual pace (NO devices WITHOUT use of handrails, armrests, or devices, includes management of WC parts; must be able to approach bed, lock brakes of WC and move leg rests and NO safety concerns)
What is the minimum rating a pt can receive if a helper is not required?
6 = Mod I
What is the maximum rating a pt can receive if a helper is required?
5 = S/Setup
What is the maximum rating a pt can receive if touching is required?
4 = Min A
How much more slowly does a pt need to complete activities in order to be classified as Mod I (6)?
3x more slowly
