Home Health Guide to OASIS: A Reference for Field Staff, 2026
Home Health Guide to OASIS: A Reference for Field Staff, 2026, provides guidance on completing the OASIS assessment, including all new and revised OASIS items, and updated guidance in effect as of April 1, 2026. Written by OASIS expert Melinda Gaboury, COS-C, this one-of-a-kind resource will get you up to speed on the latest changes to the OASIS assessment, while also reinforcing core competencies so you can accurately and efficiently complete every assessment.
This updated guide provides a quick reference for filling out the OASIS, with tips and callouts on key items, including which items affect HHRG and payment, 5-star rating, and value-based purchasing reimbursement. This reference explains how OASIS items fit into various assessments and provides troubleshooting tips to avoid incorrect payments, denials, and fines.
Purchase this vital resource and get:
| | UPDATED! Includes new and revised items and related guidance in effect as of April 1, 2026 |
| | UPDATED! Official guidance and best practices on how to complete the OASIS items that have caused the most confusion |
| | Instructions and tips for completing the M-items, GG-items and J-items |
| | Information on who is allowed to collect the OASIS and when, so you ensure compliance |
| | Details on how OASIS works in the home health PDGM payment system |
| | A deep dive into the specific OASIS items that impact star ratings and will be used in value-based purchasing calculations |
Publication Date: November 2025
Pages: 148
Binding: Spiral
ISBN: 978-1-963512-47-2
Author: Melinda Gaboury, COS-C