Can someone explain OASIS to me? Simply what does it mean?

[DutchgirlRN]

I have finished 3 days orientation in home health and so far I'm loving it. The freedom is wonderful after being couped up in the hospital for 12 hours at a time without a break.

I keep hearing the term "OASIS" what is it and how does it apply to a HH nurse? Thanks!

[greeneyesrachelrn]

Hi! I know you are going to love HH! OASIS is the acronym for the Outcome ASssessment Information data Set which is a document designed through rigorous research and analysis to measure changes in a patient's outcomes and risk factors between two or more points. Data items address socioeconomic, environmental, support system, health status, functional status, and health service utilization measured at the start of care, 60 day follow-ups, discharge, resumptions after inpatient stay, significant changes in condition, and transfers. The information obtained provides agencies information for quality improvement and as the information is posted online and compared with national data it also provides potential patients with information to make an informed decision on the quality of providers. The performance of the agency determines the CMS payment rate as agencies unable to meet quality standards receive a lower percentage payment on Medicare reimbursement.

I hope this helps explain Oasis. It is really just a data collection method to measure patient changes in function, clinical, therapy utilization, and early or late episode (60 day period of services).

greeneyesrn http://www.cms.hhs.gov/OASIS/046_DataSet.asp#TopOfPage

[GrumpyRN63, ADN, RN]

I have finished 3 days orientation in home health and so far I'm loving it. The freedom is wonderful after being couped up in the hospital for 12 hours at a time without a break.

I keep hearing the term "OASIS" what is it and how does it apply to a HH nurse? Thanks!

:typing More charting, In the simplest of terms it's a PITA!

[Lacie, BSN, RN]

I am considering an opening at a local home health agency and it states "NO Oasis". I understand what Oasis is but would it not be a requirement for all HH agencies and what circumstances would it not be utilized?

[txredheadnurse, BSN, RN]

Anyone who does not accept Medicare or Medicaid payment for home health cases would not require an OASIS assessment to be done. It is possible some private health insurers might require an OASIS or similiar assessment tool before they would pay for community based home care.