ZIBRIO Balance Testing

4 Golden Rules of Testing

· Script for patient: “Stand on the scale. Arms to your side, eyes forwards. Try and stand as still as you possibly can for 60 seconds. It will feel like the longest minutes of your life. [as the scale beeps at the start of the test, say] ‘your test is starting now, I will tell you when it finishes’]

o   Safety First: The person being tested must stand unsupported for the whole minute. Be sure to observe safety rules so that patient can get onto and off the scale safely and be ready to help them if they need to stop the test early.

·        After the test:

o   At the end of the test, the scale will beep and display the score. Operator should record the score according to your company protocol (eg Zibrio Score Spreadsheet, EHR etc)

o   Operator should record zero score for incomplete test (if patient cannot stand unsupported for whole test)

o   Post test sheet explains what the result means, personal and environmental factors that affect balance and how it can change from one day to another.

 

Important messages for patients

  • Age alone does not predict fall risk or balance ability

  • Balance changes daily; each test is meaningful, just like blood pressure

  • It’s never too early to measure your balance

  • It’s never too late to improve your balance

 

Important

This is a powerful technology and Zibrio has created valuable resources for you to understand and implement this tool successfully. All staff using Stability scales should watch the videos on accurate testing and interpretation of scores video in the Zibrio Portal.

 

Scale operation FAQ

  • If the weight is wrong / too low, the scale needs calibration www.zibrio.com/calibrate

  • If the scale shows 0.0 when someone is standing on it, it needs calibration

  • If the scale doesn’t initiate automatic balance test, check to see if you have the Balance Coach app open and connected (scale will default to this if it is connected).

  • If the patient is moving too much, the balance test will not start

  • As a professional user, you do not need the Balance Coach app (to learn about using the app as a professional user, click here)

 

Zibrio Portal Access:

if your company has any of these services, your staff qualifies for access to the Zibrio Portal, with updated resources, training, patient/client educational materials and more. Please email support@zibrio.com , stating your company, location, names & emails of staff members to request access for them