RE: ADL coding for mechanical lift transfers

[k.karren]

Oh Oh    I have been coding that situation 4-3, my rational being the lift is doing the work of a second person and it also reflects the amount of effort the resident puts into the transfer.    Am I all wet?!   We too are a no-lift facility.  if the resident it totally dependent per the manual and only requires 1 person assist to use the lift, then I code it a 4-2.    Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C MDS Coordinator