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OASIS-C Process Measures: A Program for Best Practices Implementation April Perry, RN, APN, MEd, Laurie Salmons, RN, BSN, and Bobi Rose, RN, BSN, CWCN, CCCN OASIS-C process measures track an agency's use of evidence-based practices (EBP). Key to implementing EBP is building a standardized program into your agency's own best practices. This comprehensive manual provides guidance and forms for agencies to evaluate their current practices and establish best practices for the new process elements. Each chapter outlines what the administrator, clinician, aide, and patient needs to do to improve and sustain quality outcomes. Learn best practice strategies for: Fall assessment and prevention Diabetic foot care Immunization status High-risk medications Pain Cardiac status Depression Pressure ulcer moist wound healing In addition, you will examine: What is and is not required by CMS The difference between EBP and best practices What the administrator, clinician, aide, and patient must do How this framework can improve quality of care and prepare you for Pay for Performance This program includes: Assessment, intervention, documentation, and education tools Reproducible forms (hardcopy and downloadable) A timesaving, cost-effective, and comprehensive approach to standardized best practices Ideal for administrators, clinical managers, practice coordinators, and clinical services directors.