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§17-1737-29 Content of NF services. (a) Long- term institutional services shall be provided by free-standing or distinct part NFs that shall meet the eligibility requirements specified in chapters 17-1736 and 17-1739.

(b)NFs shall provide:#

(b) NFs shall provide: (1) Skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; (2) Rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons; or (3) On a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases.

(c)NF services shall be provided either directly by or…#

(c) NF services shall be provided either directly by or under the general supervision of licensed practical nurses or registered professional nurses.

(d)NF services shall include, but shall not be limited to:#

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UNOFFICIAL 1737-26

§17-1737-29 Content of NF services. (a) Long- term institutional services shall be provided by free-standing or distinct part NFs that shall meet the eligibility requirements specified in chapters 17-1736 and 17-1739.

(b)NFs shall provide:#

(b) NFs shall provide: (1) Skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; (2) Rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons; or (3) On a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases.

(c)NF services shall be provided either directly by or…#

(c) NF services shall be provided either directly by or under the general supervision of licensed practical nurses or registered professional nurses.

(d)NF services shall include, but shall not be limited to:#

(d) NF services shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Room and board; (2) Administration of medication and treatment; (3) Development, management, and evaluation of the written resident care plan based on physician orders that necessitate the involvement of skilled technical or professional personnel to meet the resident's care needs, promote recovery, and ensure the resident's health and safety; (4) Observation and assessment of the resident's unstable condition that requires the skills and knowledge of skilled technical or professional personnel to identify and evaluate the resident's need for possible medical intervention, modification of treatment, or both, to stabilize the resident's condition; (5) Health education services provided by skilled technical or professional personnel to teach the recipient self care, such as gait training and self administration of medications; (6) Provision of therapeutic diet and dietary supplement as ordered by the attending physician;