OASIS-E2 Item Reference

Section-by-section guidance on every OASIS-E2 item — what it measures, how to score it, common errors. This is Phase 2 of the OASIS Manual.

Section A

Administrative

Patient identifiers, admission info, RFA, M0090, payer.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section B

Hearing, Speech, Vision

Communication, hearing aids, vision impairments.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section C

Cognitive Patterns

BIMS, mental status, signs of delirium.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section D

Mood

PHQ-2 to 9, depression screening.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section E

Behavior

Behavioral symptoms, wandering, rejecting care.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section F

Preferences for Customary Routine and Activities

Patient preferences and goals.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section G

Functional Status (Legacy M-codes)

ADL/IADL items still scored under OASIS-E2.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section GG

Functional Abilities and Goals

Self-care and mobility scoring scales (GG0100–GG0170).

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section H

Bladder and Bowel

Continence, urinary catheter, ostomy.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section J

Health Conditions

Pain, falls, shortness of breath, surgical wounds.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section K

Swallowing/Nutritional Status

Swallowing, weight loss, parenteral/IV feeding.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section M

Skin Conditions

Pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers, skin lesions.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section N

Medications

High-risk drug classes, drug regimen review.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section O

Special Treatments and Programs

IV/infusion, dialysis, ventilator, isolation.

Coming in Phase 2 →

Section Q

Participation in Assessment and Goal Setting

Patient/family participation, discharge plan.

Coming in Phase 2 →