CMS makes Open Door Forums and other presentations available as an audio podcast(s)...and are FREE of charge.
These regularly scheduled discussions provide an opportunity for a live dialogue between CMS and the stakeholder community. These forums are intended for all stakeholders who interact with CMS or work with consumers who rely on services that CMS provides.
Observe - Assess patient’s status based upon direct observation
Listen - Consider reports by patient/family/caregiver
Promote Greatest Safe Independence - Provide the opportunity to perform the activity as independently as possible, while remaining safe
Consider Required Assistance - If caregiver assistance is required, code according to amount of assistance needed for safety
Device Use Doesn’t Require Downcoding - If the patient is able to safely get and use a device to complete the task with no help, code independent
Determine Usual Status - If performance varies during the assessment timeframe, report the usual status
Training consisting of approximately 13 videos to aid in better understanding the world of iQIES and how it may impact you
"Health Links™, in partnership with incentaHEALTH, is working to expand access to National Diabetes Prevention Programs. The risk test is a tool to gain a better understanding of the risk of type 2 diabetes among working adults. All information is kept confidential and will be used to potentially expand support to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes at your workplace. "
A resource to obtain information or technical support with any aspect of the Home Health Care CAHPS Survey (HHCAHPS).
Let this toolkit guide your team through the steps necessary to complete a comprehensive needs assessment of dementia, dementia caregiving, and cognitive health in your community.
For calendar years 2020–2022 and released by CMS. For the best experience, access the Web Pricer through Google Chrome.
(Note: Do NOT use Microsoft Internet Explorer.)
Additional OASIS Websites and Resources
OASIS assessment tools
And much, much, more...