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Skilled nursing facility subacute care
1American Health Care Association, Washington, DC, USA.
Cost & Quality Quarterly Journal : CQ
|February 6, 1998
Summary
This report highlights 1997 survey findings on subacute care in skilled nursing facilities. It details the growing trend of treating higher acuity post-hospital patients in these settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Geriatric Care
- Post-Acute Care
Background:
- Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are increasingly managing higher acuity patients post-hospitalization.
- Subacute care represents a growing sector within the SNF industry.
- Data from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) provides insights into this trend.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present findings from the 1997 Facts and Trends: The Subacute Care Sourcebook.
- To highlight the characteristics of skilled nursing facilities providing subacute care.
- To document the growth and scope of subacute care services in SNFs.
Main Methods:
- The study is based on survey data from the 1997 Facts and Trends: The Subacute Care Sourcebook.
- Surveys were completed by administrators and directors of nursing at SNF providers.
- Data collection focused on facilities indicating they treat subacute patients.
Main Results:
- The report summarizes available information on the subacute care industry in 1997.
- Findings reflect the trend of SNFs treating patients with higher acuity needs after hospital stays.
- The Sourcebook serves as a key resource for understanding subacute care providers.
Conclusions:
- Skilled nursing facilities play a significant role in post-acute care for higher acuity patients.
- The subacute care sector in SNFs was a growing area in 1997.
- The AHCA's Sourcebook is a valuable resource for industry data and trends.