Skilled Nurse Services
What Are
Skilled Nursing Services?
What Are
Skilled Nursing Services?
Skilled nursing services refer to specialized healthcare provided by licensed nurses to patients requiring advanced care or treatment. These services are typically offered in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other certified locations. Skilled nursing care is regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The role of skilled nursing providers
- Assist patients in recovering from illness or injury
- Help patients regain physical abilities and self-sufficiency
- Provide specialized care for a limited time, often after a hospital stay
- Support patients in returning to their normal daily activities
They work with a wide variety of patients
- Post-surgery patients
- Individuals recovering from acute illnesses
- Patients with chronic conditions
- Elderly individuals requiring specialized care
- Patients needing rehabilitation services
- Individuals with complex medical needs
- individuals who are experiencing poverty or homelessness
- individuals suffering from addiction
- individuals with mental health concerns
- victims of violence or trauma
- individuals who are incarcerated or in the criminal justice system
Skilled Nursing Providers Offer a Range of Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech-language Pathology
Wound Care
Intravenous (IV) Therapy
Injections
Monitoring of Vital Signs and Medical Equipment
Support With Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care do skilled nursing providers offer?
They offer physical therapy, wound care, IV therapy, and more.
How long is skilled nursing care typically provided?
It is usually short-term, often following a hospital stay.
Where can skilled nursing services be provided?
In hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other certified locations.
How do skilled nursing providers help with daily activities?
They support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance independence and quality of life.
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