The OASIS Was Implemented to Provide the Format for a Comprehensive

question 8

Multiple Choice

The OASIS was implemented to provide the format for a comprehensive assessment in the home health care setting.How is this assessment tool used?

• A) To improve the quality of care
• B) To improve the communication about the individual
• C) To serve as a guide for reimbursement
• D) To evaluate the level of patient disability

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Definitions:

Disconnected

The state of being isolated or detached from others or from mainstream society, often reflecting a lack of communication or understanding.

Elder Maltreatment

Acts or omissions of care that cause harm to the older person and occur within the context of a trusting relationship, such as physical, sexual, psychological, or financial abuse.

Understaffed Nursing Home

A long-term care facility that does not have enough staff members to adequately provide for the needs of its residents.

Bed Sores

Pressure ulcers that develop on the skin from prolonged pressure, often affecting individuals who are bedridden or immobile.