How does OASIS-E facilitate care transitions?

OASIS-E facilitates care transitions primarily by documenting clear patient health data for continuity of care. This detailed documentation encompasses various aspects of a patient's health status, including medical history, current medications, functional abilities, and other vital health indicators. By providing a comprehensive view of a patient's health, OASIS-E ensures that all healthcare providers involved in a patient's care have access to important information, which supports coordinated and effective care transitions.

When patients move between different care settings—such as from a hospital to home health care or from one service provider to another—having accurate and complete health data is crucial. This continuity of information reduces the risk of medication errors, duplicate testing, and gaps in care, which can otherwise lead to adverse outcomes for patients.

In contrast, limiting information sharing or focusing solely on financial assessments does not support effective transitions, as these approaches would hinder the necessary communication and understanding between providers. Eliminating patient communication would also undermine the patient's role in their own care, which is essential for successful transitions and recovery.