If the resident participates in standing from the wheelchair than she cannot be a 4 or
totally dependent. Code as an extensive assist. Same ADL index, but proper coding.
Just keep in mind that if the resident participates in the activity, than they move to
an extensive assist category.
Jan
In a message dated 3/16/2004 10:58:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, BabieT40 writes:
> Hi everyone!
> I have a resident that use a hoyer lift from bed to wheelchair but therapist let her
> stand from her wheelchair for at least 30 secs. That's all she can tolerate right
> now.
> It looks as total assist than an extensive assist but just
> want to make sure. Thansk for all your response.
> Faye
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