FIM scores and exit exams measure what patients can do at discharge. The Neuroplastic Fitness Index measures whether their brain is ready — catching the patients most likely to bounce back within 30 days.
CMS penalizes facilities with high 30-day readmission rates. Current exit exams miss the neurological gaps that predict who comes back.
NFI doesn't replace your existing assessments — it fills the neurological gap they weren't designed to cover.
| Capability | Current Exit Exams | + NFI Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Functional mobility | ✓ FIM / AM-PAC | ✓ Retained |
| ADL independence | ✓ Barthel Index | ✓ Retained |
| Cognitive screen | ~ MoCA / MMSE (subjective) | ✓ Objective neural metrics |
| Neural efficiency | ✗ Not measured | ✓ Spectral entropy / MEI |
| Beta suppression (motor readiness) | ✗ Not measured | ✓ EEG beta ERD tracking |
| Focus stability over time | ✗ Not measured | ✓ Real-time gaze + variance |
| Tremor / motor control | ~ Observational only | ✓ IMU quantified (4-6Hz FFT) |
| Readmission risk prediction | ✗ Not available | ✓ Composite NFI threshold |
Patient wears a lightweight EEG headband during a guided cognitive task on a tablet. No special training needed for staff.
The system computes Neural Efficiency, Focus Stability, Response Quality, and Vocal Calm into a single 0-100 score.
NFI score flags patients below threshold for extended care. Attaches to the clinical record as a billable assessment.
NFI is billed as a clinical neurophysiological assessment, complementing the exit exams your facility already submits.
Functional Independence Measure — motor and cognitive subscales at admission and discharge.
Neurobehavioral status exam. Currently relies on subjective MoCA/MMSE scoring.
Quantitative EEG-based neurophysiological assessment with objective composite scoring. 5-minute protocol.
Repeat assessments during stay to show neuroplastic progress. Supports medical necessity for continued care.
Try the interactive NFI demo yourself, or schedule a 15-minute call to discuss how NFI fits into your discharge workflow.