Susan Harris, OASIS Coordinator
Jennifer Babcock,
OASIS Automation Coordinator
Florida QIES Help Desk
Survey and Certification Support Branch
Telephone: (850) 412-4501
Florida Relay Service (TDD): (800) 955-8771
Fax: (850) 414-6946
Email: FLQIES_HELP@ahca.myflorida.com
Florida home health agencies that are Medicare-certified or Medicaid-enrolled are required to electronically transmit to the state database in accordance with the federal reporting regulation (effective July 19, 1999). Florida HHAs should be using CMS-issued branch identifiers in M0016 instead of the prior Florida requirement to enter the state license number (without the preceding 'HHA' designation).
The OASIS Helpdesk has an e-mail alert system to notify registered providers or interested parties of "late-breaking" OASIS information. Complete as much information using the registration link and check OASIS for Provider Type and Opt-In to receive emails or Opt-Out if you wish to stop receiving emails.
Sign Up for OASIS AlertsAs a new Home Health Agency applying for Medicare certification and/or Medicaid enrollment, you are required to demonstrate compliance with the OASIS Test Transmission requirement PRIOR to certification survey. Request an OASIS Test Account by completing the "Recommended Steps for Obtaining a Florida OASIS Test Account:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is releasing a series of short videos to assist providers with coding select Section GG items on the OASIS, IRF-PAI, LTCH CARE Data Set, and the MDS. These videos, ranging from 4-12 minutes, are designed to provided targeted guidance using simulated patient scenarios. To access the videos, click on the links below: