Functional Assessment Algorithm

It’s your
Move
s

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Observe the client response Is the client able to bear body weight for 15 seconds?
while performing bilateral Is the client cooperative, predictable and reliable in
assessment of grip, pull and YES
Can the client get into physical and mental performance?
push of hands. a standing position?
NO

NO YES

In supine position,
Mechanical Lift
(Total or Sit/Stand Lift)
can the client raise Transfer
hips with bent
knees and feet
on bed?
Can the client
Can the client get into Can the client maintain balance
follow directions?
a sitting position at the when walking/shuffling feet
YES side of the bed and and/or pivoting?
maintain sitting position
for 15 seconds? YES NO
Can the client
roll side to side Total YES NO
in bed? NO Does the client Lift
have partial weight
bearing abilities? Two-
person
Does the client
Obtain assistance
then proceed with
require hands-on Transfer
assessment.
assistance to move? with Belt
YES NO

Total
Lift YES NO
NO YES Can the client keep at

OR
least one arm outside
the harness?

Can the client straighten

at least one leg and hold YES NO
for 3 seconds?
One-
Sit/ Independent Minimum
person
Stand Transfer Assistance
Put Transfer
Transfer
Lift Transfer
Belt on client.
NO YES with Belt

It’s Your Move - Safe Client Handling Refer to Resource Manual for criteria on lifts and transfers.