OASIS E: Module 3 - Cognitive Patterns Mood Behavior and Routine Activities
Course Learning OutcomesAs a result of participating in this learning activity the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the cognitive assessment tools and related directions embedded in the OASIS tool and their importance for accurate data collection and care planning by passing the final exam with a score of 80% or higher at the end of the on-line learning activity.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to accurately gather clinically driven patient assessment information and appropriately apply it to OASIS items speci?c to living arrangements and caregiver issues by passing the final exam with a score of 80% or higher at the end of the on-line learning activity.
This module focuses on the assessment of the client’s cognitive function, mood and behavior, and the specific tools embedded in the OASIS Tool to assist in the process. The importance of the detailed instructions connected to each of the specific tools is also discussed.
Next, the effect of these symptoms on the patient, caregiver, and plan of care is addressed. Assessing routine activities and the patient’s ability to complete these activities with or without the assistance of the caregiver is explored. The patient’s living arrangement as well as the ability and willingness of the caregiver to assist are all considerations that impact the plan of care.
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check activities. These non-graded activities allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding on in the course. At the end of the course, you will be required to take the final exam. You must score 80% or higher to pass the course and complete the evaluation to obtain a certificate of completion. The last day to successfully complete this course and receive a Certificate of Completion will be December 31, 2025. You must complete the content, Final Quiz, and Course Survey on or before that day.
- Articulate the importance of following the detailed instructions connected to specific tools embedded in the OASIS
- Discuss the impact of identified symptoms when assessing for cognitive or behavioral issues
- Assess the caregiver situation with respect to living arrangements and ability/willingness
1 Contact Hour: based on 60 minute hour
The estimated time for completion for this activity is 1 hour(s).
This course is designed to meet the continuing education requirements of health care professionals such as Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
Cindy Krafft PT, MS, HCS-O, Kathy L. Richie, RN, BSN
As required by ANCC, this course will be reviewed and updated or discontinued on or before December 15, 2025.
Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.
HLC Institution ID:1399
Provider Approval Number: WICEAP-0149-007
Commercial Support: This course was developed in accordance with ANCC Commercial Support Guidelines. No commercial support was accepted for the development of this course.
Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships: No planners or faculty have any financial relationships (with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients) that are relevant to the content of this educational activity.
Cindy Krafft - PT MS HCS-O
Cindy Krafft brings more than 20 years of home health expertise that ranges from direct patient care to operational and management issues. For the past 15 years, Cindy has been a nationally recognized educator in the areas of documentation, regulation, therapy utilization and OASIS. She has served on several CMS driven Technical Expert Panels as well as an expert resource for OASIS Updates. Her focus is on providing the knowledge and tools to operationalize external requirements while keeping the driver of care where it needs to be – the needs of each patient being cared for in the home setting. Cindy has been involved at the senior leadership level for the Home Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association for more than 10 years and is the immediate past President of that organization. She has been working with APTA and CMS to clarify regulatory expectations and address proposed payment methodologies to ensure the long term participation of all services provided in the home health setting.
Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Retention of the materials for longer than the class term, unauthorized further dissemination of the materials, or use of copyrighted materials in any way other than intended for this class is prohibited by Copyright and Teach Act laws.
This course was developed with Rochester Community and Technical College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division located in Rochester Minnesota.