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  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Rehabilitation nurses play a critical role in accurate Functional Independence Measure (FIM) documentation and scoring.
  • Consistent and precise FIM data is essential for patient care, resource allocation, and quality reporting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance individual Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scoring accuracy among rehabilitation nurses.
  • To establish and maintain a high standard for FIM accuracy within an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Main Methods:

  • A case study design was employed for this performance improvement project.
  • The project was implemented on a 20-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit in a Midwestern acute care hospital accredited by CARF.
  • Methods included concurrent FIM scoring and documentation review, leadership support, technology utilization, and transparent reporting.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements were observed in individual and overall registered nurse (RN) FIM scoring accuracy.
  • The project correlated with an increased patient length of stay and case mix index.
  • Sustained improvement in FIM scoring accuracy was achieved through accountability and continuous monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Concurrent review processes and timely feedback mechanisms improve FIM accuracy and staff accountability.
  • Leadership support, technology integration, and transparent results reporting are key to maintaining FIM scoring standards.
  • Accurate FIM documentation and scoring are fundamental for appropriate length of stay and case mix assignment, enhancing nursing competence and engagement.