Making nutrition sense from OASIS.
Assessing nutrition is an integral part of the comprehensive assessment for each patient. Although OASIS does not have a specific section or identified items labeled for nutrition, there are numerous nuances of nutritional status imbedded in the OASIS-B1. This article will identify the many OASIS items that contribute to the nutritional assessment and point out when OASIS responses should trigger a referral to a registered dietitian.
Vogelzang
Jody L
JL
JoVoRD@charter.net
D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index