What is the correct order of assessment types for Patient A, who experiences various health events during her certification period?

The correct order of assessment types for Patient A, who experiences various health events during her certification period, is aligned with the proper sequence of events as defined in the OASIS-E guidelines.

To start, the "Start of Care" assessment is conducted when a patient first begins receiving home health services, establishing a baseline for their health status and care needs. This is foundational information that informs all subsequent assessments and care planning.

Following this, if the patient were to experience a transitional event—in this case, a "Transfer Without Discharge"—an assessment is necessary to evaluate the patient's condition during the transition between care settings or types of services while still within the same certification period. This ensures continuity of care and accurate monitoring of any changes in the patient's health status.

Finally, if the patient returns to home health services after a break, a "Resumption of Care" assessment takes place. This assessment verifies what changes may have occurred in the patient's health status during the gap in care and what needs to be addressed moving forward.

This logical progression from Start of Care to Transfer Without Discharge and then Resumption of Care reflects the flow of patient care in home health settings, ensuring that each assessment is appropriately timed and relevant to the patient's ongoing health journey.