This comprehensive new video production explores all aspects of the home health nurse's initial visit, focusing on the OASIS elements to be considered during that visit. The video provides a reality-based opportunity for clinical staff review of OASIS assessment skills to achieve appropriate HHRG classification for accurate and maximum reimbursement under PPS. In addition, the video shows how the initial visit lays the foundation for care and services the patient receives and establishes the relationship between the patient and the agency. Details addressed include: correct completion of OASIS items, environmental evaluation, plan of care development, after-hours accessibility, emergency preparedness, handling complaints, patient/caregiver education, consent and financial forms, rights and responsibilities, advance directives, physical and psycho-social assessment. (35 min.)

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