SNF services Clause Samples
The SNF Services clause defines the scope and nature of services to be provided by a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) under the agreement. It typically outlines the types of care, such as medical, rehabilitative, and personal care services, that the SNF is responsible for delivering to residents or patients. This clause may also specify standards of care, staffing requirements, and any limitations or exclusions regarding the services offered. Its core practical function is to clearly delineate the obligations of the SNF, ensuring both parties understand what services are included and helping to prevent disputes over service expectations.
SNF services. The CAH is substan- tially in compliance with the following SNF requirements contained in subpart B of part 483 of this chapter:
(1) Residents rights (§ 483.10(b)(3) through (b)(6), (d) (e), (h), (i), (j)(1)(vii) and (viii), (l), and (m) of this chapter).
(2) Admission, transfer, and discharge rights (§ 483.12(a) of this chapter).
(3) Resident behavior and facility practices (§ 483.13 of this chapter).
(4) Patient activities (§ 483.15(f) of this chapter), except that the services may be directed either by a qualified professional meeting the requirements of § 485.15(f)(2), or by an individual on the facility staff who is designated as the activities director and who serves in consultation with a therapeutic recreation specialist, occupational therapist, or other professional with experience or education in recreational therapy.
(5) Social services (§ 483.15(g) of this chapter).
(6) Comprehensive assessment, com- prehensive care plan, and discharge planning (§ 483.20(b), (k), and (l) of this chapter, except that the CAH is not re- quired to use the resident assessment instrument (RAI) specified by the State that is required under § 483.20(b), or to comply with the requirements for frequency, scope, and number of assess- ments prescribed in § 413.343(b) of this chapter).
(7) Specialized rehabilitative services (§ 483.45 of this chapter).
(8) Dental services (§ 483.55 of this chapter).
(9) Nutrition (§ 483.25(i) of this chap- ter). [63 FR 26359, May 12, 1998 as amended at 64 FR 41544, July 30, 1999; 67 FR 50120, Aug. 1, 2002; 69 FR 49272, Aug. 11, 2004]
(a) Conditions.
(1) If a CAH provides inpatient psychiatric services in a dis- tinct part unit, the services furnished by the distinct part unit must comply with the hospital requirements speci- fied in subparts A, B, C, and D of part 482 of this subchapter, the common re- quirements of § 412.25(a)(2) through (f) of part 412 of this chapter for hospital units excluded from the prospective payment systems, and the additional requirements of § 412.27 of part 412 of this chapter for excluded psychiatric units.
(2) If a CAH provides inpatient reha- bilitation services in a distinct part unit, the services furnished by the dis- tinct part unit must comply with the hospital requirements specified in sub- parts A, B, C, and D of part 482 of this subchapter, the common requirements of § 412.25(a)(2) through (f) of part 412 of this chapter for hospital units excluded from the prospective payments sys- tems, and the add...
SNF services. CONTRACTOR will provide bed days and applicable SNF services as contained in this exhibit (SNF Scope of Work) to COUNTY patients. utilizing any of the facilities included in this exhibit, hereinafter referred to as FACILITY.
SNF services. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, and at the request of Hospice, SNF shall provide the following services to Hospice Patients in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and other applicable professional standards (collectively the "SNF Services"):
(a) Short-Term Inpatient Care services;
(b) Respite Care services;
(c) Twenty-four (24) hour nursing services to meet the nursing needs of all Patients. Each Patient will receive all nursing services as prescribed and will be kept comfortable, clean, well-groomed, and protected from accident, injury, and infection. If at least one Patient in the SNF is receiving short-term inpatient care services, then each shift will include a registered nurse who provides direct patient care. Each shift does not need to include a registered nurse who provides direct patient care for the purposes of Respite Care unless required to meet the Patient’s needs and furnished in accordance with the Plan of Care, or as otherwise may be required by state law; and
(d) Other professional and medical services including, but not be limited to the following: physician services, emergency services; treatments and medications; laboratory, radiology, respiratory, pharmacy, and other ancillary services; nursing services; dietary services; and housekeeping services. SNF shall ensure that all SNF Services are provided (a) in accordance with the Plan of Care for each Patient and the protocols established by Hospice for the care of such Patients, as amended from time-to-time (b) as ordered and specified by the applicable Attending Physician or Hospice Physician, (c) furnished in a safe and effective manner by qualified personnel and (d) as specifically authorized by Hospice. If there are physician orders that are inconsistent with the Plan of Care or Hospice protocols, a SNF registered nurse shall notify Hospice. An authorized representative of Hospice shall resolve differences directly with the physician and secure the necessary orders.