Intermittent Skilled Nursing
Targeted nursing care at home from a licensed nurse
What Is Intermittent Skilled Nursing?
Intermittent Skilled Nursing consists of targeted nursing assessments, procedures, or treatments provided by a licensed nurse. Visits are typically less than two consecutive hours and are limited to the time necessary to perform the required nursing duties.
Services follow an individualized plan of care established and certified by an authorized physician or qualified ordering non-physician practitioner. Visit type, frequency, duration, coverage, and authorization depend on the patient's needs and payer requirements.
Who Is Eligible for Intermittent Skilled Nursing?
Intermittent Skilled Nursing may be appropriate for patients who:
- Need targeted nursing care that must be provided by a licensed nurse
- Have an established and certified plan of care
- Require visits limited to specific nursing duties
- Meet coverage and authorization requirements set by the applicable payer
Our CSN Services
During each visit, a licensed nurse focuses on the specific skilled care the patient needs, as outlined in their individualized plan of care.
Depending on what the plan of care includes, our nurses may help with:
- Nursing assessments to check on the patient's condition and progress
- Nursing procedures ordered as part of the patient's care
- Treatments provided according to the plan of care
- Care plan follow-through based on direction from the patient's physician or ordering practitioner
Each visit is limited to the time needed to complete the required nursing duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our services, coverage, and how to begin.
How to Get Started
Contact Fortcom Health Services first so our intake team can review the patient's nursing needs, order or referral, coverage, and applicable authorization steps.
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