Skilled nursing facility
Skilled Nursing Facility
A Skilled Nursing Facility (pronounced: /ˈskɪld ˈnɜːrsɪŋ fəˈsɪlɪti/), often abbreviated as SNF (pronounced: /ɛsnɛf/), is a type of healthcare institution that provides a high level of medical care.
Etymology
The term "Skilled Nursing Facility" originates from the United States healthcare system. "Skilled" refers to the level of care provided, which requires the expertise of nurses and other healthcare professionals. "Nursing" refers to the primary type of care provided, and "Facility" refers to the physical location where the care is provided.
Definition
A Skilled Nursing Facility is a type of residential care facility that provides 24-hour skilled nursing care in addition to other medical and therapeutic services. These facilities are designed to care for individuals who require a higher level of medical care than can be provided in a traditional nursing home.
Related Terms
- Long-term care: A range of services and supports to meet an individual's health or personal care needs over a long period of time.
- Rehabilitation: The process of helping a person restore lost skills and regain maximum self-sufficiency.
- Geriatrics: A specialty that focuses on healthcare of elderly people.
- Palliative care: Specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on providing relief from symptoms and stress.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Skilled nursing facility
- Wikipedia's article - Skilled nursing facility
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