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What assessments can be used for M1910?

Q: Is the Falls Risk Assessment in M1910 the only assessment we need to use to be able to answer “Yes” on M1910? If we need an additional assessment to answer “Yes”, what does CMS recommend for the RN to use to assess? A: OASIS-C does not provide a Falls Risk Assessment associated with M1910, [...]

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Using Standardized Tools to Improve Outcomes: Fall Risk Assessment

Since the implementation of OASIS-C, one of the most frequently asked questions refers to the utilization of standardized tools in assessments and screenings. The following is a breakdown of data elements which include the use of a standardized tool. M1910, fall risk assessment The data element: Has the patient had a multi-factor fall risk assessment [...]

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Using Standardized Tools to Improve Outcomes

Since the implementation of OASIS-C, one of the most frequently asked questions refers to the utilization of standardized tools in assessments and screenings. The following is a breakdown of data elements which include the use of a standardized tool. M1240, pain assessment The data element: Has the patient had a formal pain assessment using a [...]

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Q: Which multi-factor tool should we use for falls risk assessment?

Q: Which multi-factor tool should we use for fall risk assessment? A: Home health agencies are not mandated on which fall risk assessment tool they should use. In fact, like all process elements on the OASIS-C assessment, use of a standardized tool is optional. For M1910, Fall risk assessment, if a standardized tool is used, [...]

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WOCN Tool for Pressure Ulcers on OASIS-C

Many home health professionals have questions about the changes to the data elements on pressure ulcers. Ask OASIS-Central gets a lot of questions about this subject.  The new data elements are looking for more detail about the pressure ulcers and this forces caregivers to have a true understanding of pressure ulcers and the terms that [...]

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Helpful Resources from CMS

Many homecare  professionals listened to the CMS sponsored calls this fall that explained the ins and outs of the OASIS-C implementation. These calls helped answer questions about OASIS-C before it was launched and can continue to help today. The informational slides used in the presentations can answer many questions that arise for members of the [...]

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