Skilled Nursing
Assessment and regular reassessment of the nursing needs of the patient and/or caregiver throughout the course of care.
Initiation of preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s and/or caregiver’s care and safety.
Observation of physical and emotional signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician of all reactions to treatments, including medication administration.
Teaching, supervising and counseling of the patient and/or caregiver and family regarding the nursing care needs and related problems of the patient and/or caregiver at home.