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Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS)

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Home health agencies use the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) to conduct thorough and standardized patient evaluations. The automated OASIS system, called the Internet Quality Improvement Evaluation System (iQIES) enables the transmission of data for payment validation under the Home Health Prospective Payment System. Managed by CMS, this federally-owned database adheres to the Federal Privacy Act and the MDS System of Records (MDS-SOR) notice regarding privacy and information disclosure. For more information on CMS’ privacy policy, visit: CMS Privacy Website.

The Quality Improvement and Evaluation Service (QIES) staff plays a vital role in managing and supporting the OASIS health care information to the federal database. Key responsibilities include educating providers on clinical methodologies and the proper completion of OASIS data sets, assisting home health agencies in interpreting validation reports and navigating error corrections, and conducting regular and ad-hoc training sessions for agency staff and surveyors. Further duties involve supporting software vendors and assisting surveyors with assessment-related issues during the survey process. Additionally, we send important announcements and updates via GovDelivery. If you would like to receive updates please sign-up and select the following two topics: OASIS Information and Quality Improvement & Evaluation Service.

Special Announcements

Please read the following before registering:

  • Registration is REQUIRED to receive material.
  • We ask that you register each person that plans to attend the workshop.
  • Walk-ins are welcome.
  • Please contact the QIES Help Desk for any assistance or questions at

(405) 426-8160 or OASIShelp@health.ok.gov

Training Name and Date

 Location Details/Information

This training has concluded.

 Gordon-Cooper Technology Center
1 John C Bruton Blvd.
Shawnee, OK
 

This training has concluded.

If you need help with clinical, automation, or workshop questions, please contact the QIES Help Desk at (405) 426-8160 or OASIShelp@health.ok.gov.

Educational Resources

  • Home Health Quality Initiative web page includes links to:
    • Home Health Compare
    • Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society
    • National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
    • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
  • OASIS Spotlight web page includes the latest OASIS news, updates and helpful information.
  • CMS Educational Resources
    • The educational resources on this web page are designed to increase knowledge of the process measure items. 
  • QIES Technical Support Office (QTSO) offers educational resources including OASIS Q&As for the current OASIS version as well as the CMS Quarterly Q&As.
    • Under “I’m a Provider," click Home Health Agency (HHA) Providers; Then click on Reference & Manuals listed under Home Health Agency (HHA) Providers to locate the OASIS Q&As. 
  • HARP Help
  • iQIES Login

Code of Federal Regulations:

Home health agencies may obtain software developed by private vendors, but need to ensure the software meets the minimum specifications establised by CMS.

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Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Quality Improvement and Evaluation Service
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave Suite 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406

Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
123 Robert S. Kerr. Ave
Oklahoma City, OK

Phone: (405) 426-8160
Fax: (405) 900-7573

For help with automation and clinical issues, or questions regarding training and registration, contact your QIES Team: OASIS Help Desk.

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