MDS Alert
Coding Quizzer:
ADL Self-Performance and Support
Published on Thu Oct 02, 2003 
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How would you code the following resident's ADL self-performance and support required?
The staff must supervise the resident as she transfers from her bed to the wheelchair. Staff must bring the chair next to the resident's bed and then remind her to hold on to the chair and position her body slowly.
Answer:
Self performance: 1
Support provided: 1
Rationale: Resident requires staff supervision, cueing and reminders for safe transfer.
Source: August 2003 RAI user's manual update.
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