GG0130C — Use of Toilet Facility (GG Section — Functional Ability)
Response options, how to score it, and the error that most often sends the record back. Cited to Ch. 4, Item GG0130C.
Response options
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 06 | Independent |
| 05 | Setup or clean-up assistance |
| 04 | Supervision or touching assistance |
| 03 | Partial/moderate assistance |
| 02 | Substantial/maximal assistance |
| 01 | Dependent |
| 07 | Patient refused |
| 09 | Not applicable |
| 10 | Not attempted due to environmental limitations |
| 88 | Not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns |
How to score it
Score ability to transfer onto/off toilet or commode, manage clothing, and perform hygiene. Rate usual performance. If the patient uses a bedside commode independently, the task still rates at the level of assistance needed. See Guidance Manual Ch. 4 GG item-by-item tips for full scoring rubric.
The common error
Not accounting for all sub-components: the item includes transfers, clothing management, and hygiene — not just the physical transfer. Score the lowest level of independence across all components.
Source: OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual — Ch. 4, Item GG0130C. Verified 2026-04-26.
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