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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
G1HA_SELF_EAT
Indicates how the patient without assistance eats and drinks, regardless of skill.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| -1 | Unknown |
| 0 | Independent - No help or oversight -OR- Help/oversight provided only 1 or 2 times during last 7 days |
| 1 | Supervision - Oversight, encouragement or cueing provided 3 or more times during last 7 days -OR- Supervision (3 or more times) plus physical assistance provided only 1 or 2 times during last 7 days |
| 2 | Limited Assistance - Resident highly involved in activity, received physical help in guided maneuvering of limbs or other nonweight bearing assistance 3 or more times -OR- More help provided only 1 or 2 times during last 7 days |
| 3 | Extensive Assistance - While resident performed part of activity, over last 7 day period, help of following type(s) provided 3 or more times: Weight bearing support - Full staff performance during part (but not all) of last 7 days |
| 4 | Total Dependence - Full staff performance of activity during entire 7 days |
| 8 | Activity did not occur during entire 7 days. |