From CMS:: OASIS C Conference call Oct 22nd

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS-C)

National Provider Call with Question & Answer Session

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Provider Communications Group will host a national provider conference call on the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS-C). This toll-free call will take place from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., EDT, on Thursday, October 22, 2009.

OASIS-C is a modification to the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) that Home Health Agencies (HHAs) must collect in order to participate in the Medicare program. OASIS-C is the first major update of the OASIS dataset since it was introduced in 1999. Changes to the OASIS include significant revisions to existing items and the addition of items that measure the processes of care. Transition to OASIS-C is scheduled to occur January 1st, 2010.

This call will provide attendees with background on why OASIS is changing and tips on preparing for the transition. Presenters include members of the team of clinical consultants that has assisted CMS with the development of the new OASIS-C dataset.

Following the presentation, the lines will be opened to allow participants to ask questions of CMS OASIS-C subject matter experts.

A PowerPoint slide presentation will be posted to the OASIS-C webpage at, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HomeHealthQualityInits/02_CMSSponsoredCalls.asp, on the CMS website for you to download prior to the call so that you can follow along with the presenter.

In order to maximize learning opportunities, attendees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the new OASIS instrument prior to the calls and begin planning how their agency will prepare for the transition to OASIS-C. To learn more about OASIS-C and download the new OASIS-C dataset,visit: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HomeHealthQualityInits/06_OASISC.asp .

Conference call details:

Date: October 22, 2009

Conference Title: Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS-C) National Provider Call

Time: 2:30 p.m. EDT

In order to receive the call-in information, you must register for the call. It is important to note that if you are planning to sit in with a group, only one person needs to register to receive the call-in data. This registration is solely to reserve a phone line, NOT to allow participation. Registration will close at 2:30 p.m. EDT on October 21, 2009, or when available space has been filled. No exceptions will be made, so please be sure to register prior to this time.

1.To register for the call participants need to go to:

http://www.eventsvc.com/palmettogba/102209

2.Fill in all required data.

3.Verify your time zone is displayed correctly the drop down box.

4.Click "Register".

5.You will be taken to the "Thank you for registering" page and will receive a confirmation e-mail shortly thereafter. Note: Please print and save this page, in the event that your server blocks the confirmation e-mails. If you do not receive the confirmation e-mail, please check your spam/junk mail filter as it may have been directed there.

For those of you who will be unable to attend, a transcript of the call will be available at least one week after the call at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/HomeHealthQualityInits on the CMS website.

[HmarieD]

Thanks. I registered this morning.