Which term identifies the subsequent provider at transfer or discharge?

• A. A2121
• B. Paper-Based Transmission
• C. Emergency room visit
• D. Verbal Communication

Answer: (A)

Identifying the next care source during transfer or discharge is essential for ensuring continuity of care and letting the receiving provider know where to route the patient’s information. The data element used for this in the OASIS dataset is A2121, which represents the Subsequnt Provider. This field records who will be responsible for the patient’s care after discharge or transfer, such as the next agency or facility, so that communication and care planning can continue smoothly. The other options don’t serve as the identifier for the next provider: Paper-Based Transmission refers to how information is sent, an Emergency room visit is an event, and Verbal Communication is a mode of communication, not an identifier for the subsequent provider.