Home Health Line article by Katherine Vanderhorst on OASIS-E changes
OASIS-E: Outcomes Careful response to signs of depression can help with other outcomes too Now that agencies will be required to use a more extensive test for depression, put a plan in place for how to respond should patients exhibit signs and symptoms. This can go a long way in keeping patients safe and improving quality outcomes. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) assessment tool is being added with OASIS-E and is used to assess the likelihood of depression and how se