This two-day virtual intense Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) class will cover history of the OASIS, use of the OASIS guidance manual, general conventions, conventions specific to ADL/IADL items, new OASIS-E items, and updates to the OASIS instrument. Education will be provided on each section of the OASIS and timepoints, OASIS item specific guidance, rules for completion of the OASIS and transmission, use of OASIS data to track patient outcomes, relationship of OASIS to the comprehensive assessment, and review of static and quarterly Q&As. Tips for assessment and real-life scenarios will be presented for increased understanding. This class is intended for a variety of learners to include anyone who: completes the OASIS assessment as part of their practice, performs Quality Assurance (QA) audits, performs patient assessments, and collaborates with others, or seeks OASIS certification.

Learning Outcome: The learning outcome for this educational activity is to enhance the knowledge of the home health registered nurse and other agency personnel/clinicians in the importance of OASIS scoring. This course explores the history of Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), use of the OASIS guidance manual, general conventions, conventions specific to ADL/IADL items, new OASIS-E items, and updates to the OASIS instrument. Outcomes will be evidenced by the learner's self-reported achievement on the Provider-Directed Evaluation Tool.

Specific outcomes are:

• The learner will be able to explain the OASIS rules and conventions.

• The learner will be able to describe how to use the OASIS guidance manual.

• The learner will be able to identify changes in the OASIS-E data set beginning CY2023.

• The learner will be able to implement measures necessary to accurately complete OASIS items.

Presenter: 

Lisa McClammy, BSN, RN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O
Senior Clinical Education Consultant with MAC Legacy

Lisa's experience includes Director of Customer Success for a Home Health Software Company and Director of Patient Care and Alternate Administrator for a home health agency, which gives her a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges home care agencies face.

Her clinical and consulting experience in the home care industry is the foundation for a variety of education topics presented to agencies, state associations, webinars, and workshops.

This course is available on-demand until April 30, 2023. 

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