Adverse Effects of Not Knowing the OASIS-E Medication Items

The work we do at the beginning of care on medications has proven to be instrumental to the patient’s safety, preventing ED use, and hospitalization. Best practices have been built into the OASIS items for identifying drugs in High-Risk drug classes, determining if physician/practitioner intervention is required, and prioritizing education on high-risk drugs. However, does your staff understand the subtleties of the guidance and best practices?  It is critical to implement these processes and respond to the items accurately to ensure best outcomes. In this two-part master class series, our McBee experts, Lisa Selman-Holman and Michelle Horner, will take a deep dive into the individual items covering best practices, tips and tricks, and the latest guidance. Learning Objectives Identify best practices with OASIS-E to optimize medication reconciliation. Explain how OASIS-E medication items impact outcomes relating to acute care hospitalization. Identify best practices to improve the Star