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1
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Levels of Independence

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Required in all documentation
Let’s others know level of participation/progress
Don’t overestimate assist

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Independent

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Patient does not require any physical assistance or supervision to perform activity safely and within reasonable time

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Supervision

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Patient requires verbal, tactile cues, directions, instructions; assistance provided to maintain safety, perform in acceptable time or technique

4
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Min Assist

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Pt performs 75% or more of the activity or requires assistance to complete the activity

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Mod Assist

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Pt performs 50% or more of the activity or requires assistance to complete the activity

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Max Assist

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Pt performs 25‐50% of the activity or requires assistance to complete the activity

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Dependent

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Patient requires total assistance to safely perform the activity; this may include the use of special equipment

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2+ Assist

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Still include mid/mod/max/dependent

9
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Functional Independence Measure Domains

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Self care
Sphincter control
Transfers
Locomotion
Communication
Social cognition
10
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No Helper (FIM)

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Complete independence (timely, safely)
Modified independence (device)
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Helper - Modified Independent (FIM)

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Supervision (subject=100%)
Minimal assistance (subject= 75% or more)
Moderate assistance (50% or more)
12
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Helper - Complete Dependence (FIM)

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Max assist (subject=25%)
Total assist (subject less than 25%)
13
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Other FIM Qualifiers

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Distance
# of stairs
Assistive device
Safety
Time considerations
14
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WeeFIM

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Designed for children between 6 months- 7 years (over 7 yo with lowered functional abilities)

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WeeFim Domains

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Self-care
Mobility
Cognition