Which term denotes the required assessment for patient hospital admission?

• A. Direct admission
• B. OASIS transfer
• C. Observation status
• D. Therapy services

Answer: (B)

When a patient moves from hospital care to home health, the assessment documented is the OASIS transfer. This specific OASIS form is used to capture the patient’s status at the time of hospital discharge and to transfer essential information—such as diagnoses, functional abilities, medications, and support needs—so the home health team can plan appropriate care and ensure continuity. The other options don’t fit this scenario: direct admission refers to entering care without a hospital transfer, observation status is a hospital designation for patients not formally admitted, and therapy services describe the types of care provided, not the required admission assessment.