The Home Health Nurse Is Making the Initial Assessment Visit

The home health nurse is making the initial assessment visit to a new client. After doing the assessment for treatment, the nurse completes an OASIS assessment form. How will this form be utilized?

A) To ensure that the appropriate diagnosis-related group (DRG) is used for payment.
B) By home health agencies who have certification.
C) For reimbursement purposes in home health agencies with Medicare clients.
D) As a requirement for all home health and hospice agencies.