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What defines a "Skilled care facility"?

  1. Preventing skin damage

  2. Receiving medically necessary care by a nurse or therapist

  3. Examining the skin abnormalities

  4. Friction due to skin moving one way and bone in another

The correct answer is: Receiving medically necessary care by a nurse or therapist

A skilled care facility is characterized by the provision of medically necessary care, which is often delivered by licensed healthcare professionals such as nurses or therapists. This type of care typically includes ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitative services, and specialized nursing care for individuals who have complex health needs that require constant monitoring and care interventions beyond what can be provided in a less intensive environment. In a skilled care facility, patients may be recovering from surgery, illness, or injury and need services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or wound care. The presence of qualified healthcare providers ensures that patients receive appropriate care that is tailored to their specific medical conditions, which is essential for their recovery and overall well-being. This level of care and the involvement of skilled healthcare professionals are what fundamentally defines a skilled care facility. The other options focus on specific aspects of care or skin health but do not encompass the broader definition of a skilled care facility. For example, while preventing skin damage and examining skin abnormalities are important components of patient care, they are not defining characteristics of the facility itself. Similarly, friction related to skin and bone movement pertains to specific nursing challenges rather than defining the overall nature of skilled nursing care.