When a client is to be transitioned from one care site to another, communication between sites is vital, to ensure safe and appropriate care and follow-up
Which of the following agencies was established to promote increased use of technology to improve management of chronic diseases and reduce avoidable rehospitalizations? A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)
B) Quality Improvement Organizations (QIO)
C) Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)
D) Home Health Resource Group (HHRG)
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The CMS is an agency established to promote increased use of technology as a means of improving management of chronic diseases, ultimately to reduce the incidence of avoidable rehospitalizations. The QIOs in each state are also contracted by CMS to work with home care agencies. Payment for home care is based on selected OASIS outcome measures, the new version of which (OASIS-C) became effective January 1, 2010 . After OASIS data are collected, the client is assigned to a HHRG for a given episode of care, which is usually a 60-day period.
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