With OASIS E, Clinicians will now have to answer whether their patients are Hispanic, Latino or Spanish. Know the difference.
Patient’s Race is also required.
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
BIMS is used to identify delirium and needed supports in patients. It is essentially the patients ability to Repeat, Orient and Recall spoken words. The new elements are C0100 – C0500:
Delirium Signs & Symptoms
This is also a new Assessment Element C1310 which depends on the interpretation of the BIMS.
Patient Mood Interview
With OASIS E, Clinicians will now have to assess the Patient’s mood.
D0700: Social Isolation
How often does the Patient feel lonely or isolated from those around them?