What defines a Correct Date in the assessment?

• A. Patient states the current time
• B. Patient states the accurate current date
• C. Patient recalls a past date
• D. Patient guesses

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to timestamp the assessment with the actual date it was performed. In OASIS data collection, the Correct Date should reflect the accurate current date of the visit, not the time, not a past date, and not a guess. This ensures the assessment is properly dated for care planning, billing, and regulatory purposes. If the patient knows the current date, you can confirm it, but what matters most is that the date you record corresponds to the day the assessment took place. If the patient can’t provide it, use the date from the chart or the agency’s system clock, not a guessed date.