Q: Must the physical therapist complete the discharge OASIS or can the physical therapy assistant complete it under the therapist’s supervision?
A: The only disciplines qualified to complete the assessment with OASIS are registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Licensed practical nurses and therapy assistants cannot complete assessments nor can their visits serve as the basis for an assessment.
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Lu Post
Lu Post, RN, MN, COS-C, is president of Home Care Institute, LLC, a technology-based company with a focus on the development of home care and hospice educational resources. She is certified as a clinical OASIS Specialist from the OASIS Certificate and Competency Board, Inc. Lu earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Georgia State University and her master’s degree as a clinical nurse specialist from Emory University in Atlanta. She has served in a variety of senior leadership and educational roles in some of the largest home care and hospice organizations in the country for over 20 years.
November 11th, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Please help me understand something. I know that OTRs cannot complete the OASIS Admit. I also know that OTRs can complete the discharge OASIS if they are the last discipline in.
But, Can OTRs complete the OASIS RECERTIFICATION?
November 12th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Hi Alyce, yes, an occupational therapist may complete any of the remaining OASIS assessments.