Using OASIS for outcome-based quality improvement.
OASIS was developed for the purpose of measuring and enhancing outcomes of patients receiving home health services. OASIS-derived outcome reports provide a foundation of Outcome-based Quality Improvement (OBQI). This article describes the OBQI process and provides two case studies to illustrate how agencies can use OBQI to enhance patient care.
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Center for Health Services Research, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 1355 South Colorado Boulevard, Suite 306, Denver, Colorado 80222, USA.
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D006699:Home Care Services / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States