Transfer OASIS: Which statement is true?

• A. Not required for any transfer.
• B. Optional for home health to home health transfers.
• C. Required for transfer to hospice care only.
• D. Required when a patient is transferred to an inpatient facility.

Answer: (D)

Transfer OASIS is the standardized data collection used when a patient moves from one care setting to another, to ensure the receiving team has a current, consistent snapshot of the patient’s status and to facilitate continuity of care. When a patient is transferred to an inpatient facility, CMS requires completing a Transfer OASIS so vital information about functional status, diagnoses, and care needs is transmitted promptly to the new setting. This isn’t limited to hospice or to home health-to-home health transfers; it applies to transfers to inpatient facilities and other providers as part of ensuring safe, coordinated transitions.