OASIS:
Follow These 9 Steps To OASIS C Preparation Success
Published on Wed Nov 18, 2009
Make the most of your last days before the new version hits. In a matter of days, your hard work on OASIS C will be put to the test, with your payment, outcomes, and compliance record hanging in the balance. Home health agencies are stretched to the breaking point over the major change to the patient assessment tool. "I haven't seen this much apprehension in the home care environment in a very long time," notes consultant Pam Warmack with Clinic Connections in Ruston, La. Use these expert tips to make your OASIS C transition as smooth as possible. 1. Train staff. You should have already been training your staff on the myriad changes in the new OASIS instrument, experts agree. Now you're hitting the home stretch and it's time to stress the really important items. Don't be afraid to repeat education you've already given for key points, says consultant Sharon [...]
