transfer techniques

Independent | The patient can perform a transfer without any type of verbal or manual assistance (Note: In some situations, specific equipment or devices may be used) |

| Assisted | The patient requires assistance from another person to perform the activity safely in an acceptable time frame; physical assistance, oral or tactile cues, directions, or instructions may be used |

Standby (supervision) assistance | The patient requires verbal or tactile cues, directions, or instructions from another person positioned close to, but not touching, the person to perform the activity safely and in an acceptable time frame; the assistant may provide protection in case the patient's safety is threatened

| Contact guarding | The caregiver is positioned close to the patient with his or her hands on the patient or a safety belt; it is very likely the patient will require protection during the performance of the activity

| Modified independent | The patient uses adaptive or assistive equipment to perform a task independently (e.g., a transfer board, bed rail, grab bars, or furniture); the patient may have safety or timeliness issues |

| Minimal assistance | The patient performs 75% or more of the activity; assistance is required to complete the activity

Moderate assistance | The patient performs 50% to 74% of the activity; assistance is required to complete the activity

Maximal assistance | The patient performs 25% to 49% of the activity; assistance is required to complete the activity

| Dependent | The patient requires total physical assistance from one or more persons to accomplish the activity safely; special equipment or devices may be used | This format improves readability and allows for easier review. The use of a table makes the information more concise and organized.