Functional Outcomes
Functional Outcomes measure changes in a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, transfers, ambulation, and self-care over an episode of care.
Definition
Functional Outcomes measure changes in a patient's ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, transfers, ambulation, and self-care over an episode of care.
Why it matters
Functional Outcomes is part of the Quality vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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