Transfers: Tub/Shower

Question 1

What is included in this category?

Answer 1

Getting into and out of shower or bath tub

Question 2

Does simulating a bath or shower count for FIM scores?

Answer 2

NO - pt MUST be in process of bathing in tub or shower

Question 3

0

Answer 3

Activity did not occur

…due to safety/medical limitation or refusal

Question 4

1

Answer 4

Total A
…transfers self in and out of tub or shower with pt proving < 25% of required effort; requires 2 helpers (includes setup) or mechanical lift; uses rolling shower chair and is rolled into shower or 1 helper transfers pt lift and lower while 1 helper supervises

Question 5

2

Answer 5

Max A
…transfers self in and out of tub or shower AND requires lifting and lowering assistance or pt performs 25-49% of required effort or requires lifting AND lowering assistance

Question 6

3

Answer 6

Mod A
…transfers self in and out of tub or shower AND requires lifting OR lowering assistance, moves 2 limbs OR pt performs 50-74% of required effort

Question 7

4

Answer 7

Min A
…transfers self in and out of tub or shower and requires touching or steadying assistance; transfers self in and out of tub or shower AND requires lifting of 1 limb or pt performs 75% or greater of required effort

Question 8

5

Answer 8

S/Setup

…transfers self in and out of tub or shower and requires S, or setup, or VCs

Question 9

6

Answer 9

Mod I - NO HELPER
…transfers self in and out of tub or shower and uses AD (handrail, armrest, slide board, etc.) or slower pace (3x slower) or safety concerns

Question 10

7

Answer 10

I - NO HELPER
…transfers self in and out of tub or shower at usual pace (NO devices and NO safety concerns) (must be able to approach shower, lock brakes, and move leg rests of WC)

Question 11

What is the maximum score a pt can receive if touching is required?

Answer 11

4 = Min A

Question 12

What is the minimum score a pt can receive if a helper is required?

Answer 12

6 = Mod I

Question 13

What is the maximum score a pt can receive if a helper is required?

Answer 13

5 = S/Setup

Question 14

How much more slowly must a pt complete an activity to be classified as Mod I (6)?

Answer 14

3x more slowly