OASIS · Section M
M1860 — Ambulation/Locomotion
Response options, how to score it, and the error that most often sends the record back. Cited to Ch. 3, Item M1860.
OASIS-E2 v1.00.0 · ingested 2026-04-26
Response options
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Able to independently walk on even and uneven surfaces and negotiate stairs with or without railings |
| 1 | Requires use of a device (e.g., cane, walker) to walk alone or requires human supervision or assistance to negotiate stairs |
| 2 | Able to walk only with the supervision or assistance of another person at all times |
| 3 | Chairfast, unable to ambulate but is able to wheel self independently |
| 4 | Chairfast, unable to ambulate and is unable to wheel self |
| 5 | Bedfast, unable to ambulate or be up in a chair |
How to score it
Assess ability to walk and navigate the home environment including stairs, if applicable. Score usual performance over the past 14 days (or since SOC). Assess on the MOST challenging surface/terrain encountered in the patient's daily routine. See Guidance Manual Ch. 3 for full item guidance.
The common error
Scoring only flat-surface ambulation when the patient's home has stairs. The item requires assessment on all surfaces the patient encounters in daily life.
Source: OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual — Ch. 3, Item M1860. Verified 2026-04-26.
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