Which assessment represents the recertification of care in OASIS?

• A. SOC Assessment
• B. ROC Assessment
• C. Usual Status
• D. Frequency

Answer: (B)

Recertification of care in OASIS is documented with the ROC assessment. This assessment is specifically used to determine whether ongoing skilled services are still medically necessary and to update the plan of care and OASIS data after care has begun. It is performed at defined intervals—commonly every 60 days—or sooner if the patient’s condition changes significantly, to ensure the documentation reflects current needs. The start-of-care assessment sets the baseline when services begin, while Usual Status and Frequency are data elements or classifications rather than the formal reassessment used to recertify care.