In the context of OASIS E, risk adjustment involves evaluating various factors related to the patient's health status, medical history, functional abilities, and potential for adverse outcomes. These factors are…

Follow your gut" is a phrase commonly used in business to encourage individuals to trust their instincts, intuition, and inner feelings when making decisions. It suggests that sometimes relying on…

There are several reasons why home health agencies may consider outsourcing coding and OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) reviews. Here are some of the main reasons:Expertise and Experience: Outsourcing…

Prepare for your OASIS test by going through the sample questions below. These questions are taken from an OASIS certification practice test, helping you get ready for the real thing.…

Finding errors when reviewing OASIS has been going on for more than two decades and has been driven by the information provided in the official guidance. A good reviewer looks…

What is the best “exit?” As you travel on the highway of working in Home Health you are presented with many directions you can take. We use GPS to find…

I have lost count of how many hours I have spent completing, reviewing, and teaching OASIS data collection. Working with agencies, I hear over and over the frustration with clinicians…

The very first conference K&K hosted as an official company was about maintenance therapy. Ten years later, we continue to be vocal supporters of this approach to care. To that…

Home Health is at is core a “logistics” operation. I attribute this paraphrased quote to Lori Apple, the President & CEO of CorsoCare.  I heard her say this at a…

Do you have a technology “ambassador?” While I know most of you have IT (Information Technology) experts in your agency, either in house or contracted.  Do you have someone who…