OASIS-C, the first major overhaul of the data set since its inception a decade ago, continues to march toward a January 2010 implementation date.

OASIS-C goes beyond patient assessment and outcomes. It collects data about an agency’s use of evidence-based practices (EBP). The new data set will create major headaches for both clinicians and agencies. It’s time to corral staff, gather agency resources, and implement a plan of action.

OASIS-C: What You Must Do Now, features acclaimed presenter Diane J. Omdahl, RN, MS, who will provide valuable tips and insight into OASIS-C to help agencies prepare.

Use these sessions to:

• Provide monthly in-services
• Update key personnel
• Keep your entire staff focused on your agency’s success
• Earn CE credits

Who should participate?

• Homecare Administrators and Directors
• Clinical Managers and Educators
• Quality Managers
• Homecare Nurses
• Key Staff Members
  

Session 1 – September 17
Overview of OASIS-C and Best Practices
You will learn:

• The history of OASIS, the rationale for revisions, and the plan for change
• Data elements that won’t be missed
• Techniques to fine-tune OASIS-B1 data elements that will not change
• EBP—the basics and how an agency’s best practices fit in

Session 2 – October 15
Analysis of Redesigned OASIS-C Data Elements
You will discover:

• Strategies to complete OASIS-B1 data elements that have been modified and those that carry a new number
• Long-overdue changes in diagnoses and emergent care
• Revisions and new issues related to pressure ulcers, wounds, caregiving arrangements, and ADL
• EBP—vaccinations, heart failure, and pressure ulcers

Session 3 – November 19
The Good and Bad about New OASIS-C Data Elements
You will gain a better understanding of:

• New data elements in OASIS-C
• How to handle survey traps in OASIS-C
• Logistics for medication assessment and education
• EBP—diabetic foot care and depression

Session 4 – December 17
OASIS-C and the Agency’s Operations
You will receive insightful tips on:

• Problematic concerns, such as plan of care synopsis, intervention synopsis, and parameters for physician notification
• Impact of OASIS-C on OBQI, OBQM, Home Health Compare (HHC), payment, and the agency’s burden
• EBP—fall prevention and pain
• Solutions to last-minute issues and concerns for implementation of OASIS-C
  

Beacon Health is a Division of HCPro, Inc.

HCPro, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity for 1.0 (per session) nursing contact hours is provided by HCPro, Inc.

The presenter for this series is Diane J. Omdahl, RN, MS.