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Must we complete a transfer assessment for an inpatient observation stay of more than 24 hours?

Q: Must we complete a transfer assessment for an inpatient observation stay of 24 hours or longer? A: OASIS-C changed the instructions for completion of the transfer assessment. It is necessary to complete it when the patient has been admitted to an inpatient facility for 24 hours or longer. The instructions state that short-stay observation [...]

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If a patient is in the hospital for the last part of their certification period, when should they be discharged?

Q: If a patient is in the hospital for the last part of their certification period, should the patient be discharged effective the end of the certification date or effective the date of the last visit made? A: An agency is free to establish its own policy for determining the date of discharge. It might [...]

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