Skilled Nursing Facility Level of Care
Skilled nursing facility level of care is care that requires the involvement of nurses or rehabilitation staff and that, as a practical matter, cannot be safely provided on an outpatient basis. It is the standard used to determine coverage for skilled nursing facility stays.
Definition
Skilled nursing facility level of care is care that requires the involvement of nurses or rehabilitation staff and that, as a practical matter, cannot be safely provided on an outpatient basis. It is the standard used to determine coverage for skilled nursing facility stays.
Why it matters
The distinction between skilled and custodial or outpatient care determines coverage and appropriate placement, which affects transitions to and from home health.
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