Medically necessary care (available 24-hours a day) given by a skilled nurse or therapist is called what?

• A. Policy
• B. Skilled Care
• C. Outpatient Care
• D. Rehabilitation

Answer: (B)

Skilled Care describes medically necessary services provided around the clock by licensed nurses or therapists. This level of care involves professional, continuous supervision and treatment—things like wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, and rehabilitative therapies ordered by a physician. It’s the 24/7, medically supervised care term used for plans that require skilled clinical personnel. Outpatient care is care without an overnight stay and typically not 24/7; rehabilitation is the process of restoring function and can occur in various settings but isn’t defined by round-the-clock skilled supervision; a policy is simply a plan or rule, not a type of care.