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Incorporating OASIS into the Visiting Nurses Association

L L Clark1

  • 1Visiting Nurses Association, Western Pennsylvania, Butler, USA.

Outcomes Management for Nursing Practice
|February 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The Visiting Nurses Association implemented an outcome measurement system using the Outcome Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) project and Outcome Assessment Information Set (OASIS) to improve home care quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Quality Improvement
  • Home Healthcare

Background:

  • The Visiting Nurses Association, Western Pennsylvania, sought to integrate an outcome measurement system.
  • This system aimed to market quality, benchmark achievements, and define care standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the process of developing and incorporating the Outcome Based Quality Improvement (OBQI) system.
  • To detail the integration of the Outcome Assessment Information Set (OASIS) into agency operations.

Main Methods:

  • The agency joined the OBQI Demonstration Project, funded by the Health Care Financing Administration.
  • Implementation involved staff training, form development, and point-of-care software integration.
  • The Outcome Assessment Information Set (OASIS) was incorporated for outcome measurement.

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Main Results:

  • The OBQI process was successfully integrated into the agency's systems.
  • The agency developed plans for improving outcomes identified through OBQI efforts.
  • The system facilitated the quantification of clinical and utilization outcomes in home care.

Conclusions:

  • The implementation of OBQI and OASIS provided a framework for measuring and improving home healthcare quality.
  • The agency established a systematic approach to quality assurance and outcome management.
  • This initiative demonstrated a commitment to data-driven quality improvement in nursing services.