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OASIS in Home Health

Contact Hours Awarded: 3

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Course Overview

OASIS in Home Health

Author: Rachel Mattson, RN, MSN

This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) and its essential role in home health care. It will cover the OASIS structure, data collection, best practices, regulatory requirements, and impact on home health agency operations. It will also cover its impact on client care, Medicare reimbursement (PDGM), and quality improvement initiatives. Participants will learn how to accurately complete OASIS assessments, avoid common documentation errors, and ensure compliance with CMS regulations. The course will also explore the latest updates, including OASIS-E changes, functional scoring, and social determinants of health (SDOH) integration. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to confidently complete OASIS assessments, ensuring compliance and high-quality client care. 

Course Outline

  1. Introduction/Needs Assessment  
  2. Outcome and Assessment Information Set  
  3. Oasis Structure and Data Elements/Sections 
    1. Administrative Information  
    2. Hearing, Speech, and Vision  
    3. Cognitive Patterns 
    4. Mood  
    5. Behavior 
    6. Customary Routine Activities  
    7. Functional Status 
    8. Functional Abilities and Goals 
    9. Bladder and Bowel  
    10. Active Diagnoses  
    11. Health Conditions 
    12. Swallowing/Nutritional Status  
    13. Skin Conditions 
    14. Medications 
    15. Unique Treatments, procedures, and Programs  
    16. Participation in Assessment and Goal Setting 
  4. Key Changes and Updates in OAISS-E 
  5. Impact of OASIS-E Changes 
  6. OASIS and Home Health Reimbursement  
    1. PDGM 
    2. Medicaid  
    3. Medicare  
  7. OASIS and Quality Measure Compliance 
    1. Quality Improvement  
    2. Outcome and Process Measures 
  8. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss OASIS in Home Health. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Explain the role of OASIS in client assessment, care planning, and reimbursement.
  2. Understand the key changes in the OASIS-E updates.
  3. Understand Medicare and CMS guidelines for OASIS reporting and documentation.
  4. Describe the components of an OASIS assessment
  5. Discuss how OASIS is used for quality improvement and outcome tracking
  6. Identify how OASIS aligns with PDGM and VBP initiatives

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: March 20, 2025

Course Expires on: March 20, 2028

Course Offering: #750