Inpatient 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitative services, and related health services for patients who need continuous medical care but do not need acute nursing care. This care can only be performed safely and correctly by either a licensed registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. Procedures and treatments include injections, administration of medications, changing of dressings, and observation and monitoring of a patient’s condition including taking vital signs.
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Daily nursing and rehabilitative care that is performed only by or under the supervision of skilled professional or technical personnel. Skilled care includes administering medication, medical diagnosis and minor surgery.