1. Alpha-FIM assessment on stroke patients
Presented by
Lise Zakutney BSc. OT. OT. Reg. (Ont)
Champlain Regional Stroke Network
Winter 2017

2. What does the Alpha-FIM measure?
The Alpha-FIM is a standardized outcome measure for acute care settings.
It measures the Burden of Care.
The burden of care is estimated in terms of hours that are expected to be spent by another person to complete daily personal care tasks.

3. Alpha-FIM completion is mandatory in Ontario for all stroke patients since October 2014
Only completed in acute care hospitals in Ontario with stroke units.
All stroke patients admitted with ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes must have an Alpha-FIM assessment completed.
****The Alpha-FIM needs to be completed within the first 3 days of admission. ****
Day 1 is the day the patient is admitted to the hospital (even when the patient is in ER)

4. Patient who walks less than 45 meters or 150 feet
Eating
Grooming
Bowel management
Toilet transfers
Expression
Memory

5. Patient who walks more than 45 meters or 150 feet
Transfers: Bed, Chair
Walking
Bowel management
Toilet transfers
Expression
Memory

6. Central East Stroke Network
June 2009
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Patients are rated on a scale from 1 to 7
To the right of the dotted line (rating of 6 or 7) means that the patient does not need a helper to complete the activity.
To the left of the dotted line (rating 1 – 5) means that a helper must be present to complete the activity.
Rating 5 is setup or supervision. That is, the helper is present but does not need to touch the patient.
Rating 1 – 4 means that a helper is present and needs to hands on assist the patient to complete the activity.
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Self Study for AlphaFIM® Assessors

7. Presently, triage using the Alpha-FIM within the Champlain Region
Alpha FIM® score > 90= outpatient rehabilitation, community stroke rehab, community services.
Alpha FIM® score 40-89= inpatient rehabilitation
Alpha FIM® score <40= ongoing assessment, H2H with CCAC, RHAL etc
NOTE: The AlphaFIM® Instrument rating is ONE of the
components for consideration in discharge planning

8. Alpha-FIM form on OACIS

9. Which ADL items are assessed on the Alpha-FIM?
GROOMING items consist of:
Brushing his teeth
Combing or brushing his hair
Washing and drying his face
Washing and drying his hands
Shaving for a men (*Ask family to bring an
electric razor), putting make up for a women
Encourage the patient to do these activities
independently if they can.
If they can not do these tasks independently, can they do they if you set them up?
If they need more help, can you only provided verbal cues that will allow him to perform the activities?
If they need physical help to perform tasks, can you start by showing them how to do the task, maybe use hand over hand guidance to do the tasks?

10. The end!