OASIS-E1: Introduction to Key Concepts

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Video Runtime: 34 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 9 Minutes

Clinicians are often involved with OASIS data collection without a clear understanding of why the information is so important and what it is used for. In order to collect accurate data, clinicians must have a working knowledge of key concepts and terminology unique to the OASIS tool. This course will provide an overview of how OASIS data collection impacts both patient care and agency performance.

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Cindy Krafft

Cindy Krafft brings more than 25 years of home health expertise that started with direct patient care and evolved to operational and management issues. Cindy recognizes that providing care in the home environment is different from providing care in any other setting, which is evident in both…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Impact of OASIS

OASIS data impacts the clinical quality and financial performance of home health agencies. This chapter will provide the clinician with a working knowledge of what happens to OASIS data after it is completed.

2. OASIS Instructions

Accurate OASIS data collection requires clinicians to have a working knowledge of the official instructions for each item. This chapter will examine the OASIS guidance manual and how quarterly Q&As; factor into data collection.

3. Key Definitions

As OASIS is a discipline-neutral data collection instrument, the terms used do not always align with how clinicians are trained to assess patients. This chapter will address key definitions in practical terms to set clinicians up for success with OASIS data collection.