Which of the following best explains the purpose of the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)?
a. To analyze the cost-effectiveness of health agencies
b. To evaluate and improve clinical performance quality
c. To measure and publicize hospital data on outcomes such as death rates
d. To survey patient satisfaction with care received from health agencies
ANS: B
OASIS is a data set that measures outcomes of adult home care patients to monitor outcome-based quality improvement. These items are used to monitor outcomes, plan patient care, provide reports on patient characteristics for each agency, and evaluate and improve clinical performance. The use of OASIS is mandatory for all Medicare and Medicaid patients receiving skilled care. The primary purpose of OASIS is not to analyze the cost-effectiveness of health agencies. This data set does not publicize hospital data or survey patient satisfaction of care from the health agencies.
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