OASIS Alert
Tool:
Improve OASIS Data Collection with an Assessment Form
Published on Wed May 02, 2012
Conducting the comprehensive assessment is complicated enough without worrying about how your findings translate to OASIS data. Consider using a form that gathers the data you'll need so you can streamline OASIS completion. The following form, from
Note: For permission to use this form, please contact Amy Hartman, BSN, RN, COS-C, with Capstone at capstoneclinical@gmail.com. This form is not meant to replace a specific agency's policy or procedure for conducting the comprehensive assessment. It is intended to be a tool to facilitate accuracy and efficiency in completing the start of care assessment.
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