Which assessment is completed when the patient exits home health care to a non-inpatient setting?

• A. Discharge assessment
• B. ROC
• C. Follow-up assessment
• D. Start of Care assessment

Answer: (A)

Discharge assessment is the one you use when the patient finishes the home health episode and moves to a non-inpatient setting. It documents the patient’s status at the end of care, what progress was made, which goals were met, and what instructions or follow-up is needed. This ensures a smooth transition and continuity of care after leaving home health.

Start of Care is done at admission to establish baselines. Follow-up assessment updates information during ongoing care as needed. ROC (recertification/resumption of care) is used when care continues after a break or when a recertification is required, not when ending the episode.