Intent:
To assess the person’s independence in walking around the home or the community.
Definition:
Farthest distance walked at one time without sitting down in the last 3 days, with support as needed.
Process:
Ask the person and family member about the person’s walking in the home or community during the last 3 days. Record the farthest distance walked without sitting down.
Coding:
Did not walk
Less than 15 feet (under 5 meters)
15-149 feet (under 5 - 49 meters)
150-299 feet (50 - 99 meters)
300+ feet (100+ meters)
½ mile or more (1+ kilometer)