Basic Care - Defined as the level of services required to maintain a resident's activity of daily living. Includes personal care, ambulation, supervision and safety. This care can be provided by a nurse aide, practical nurse or a family member. Skilled Care - Defined as the level of care which requires the services of a registered nurse, on a regular basis, for treatments and procedures. Skilled care also includes services provided by specially trained professionals, such as physical and respiratory therapists.
Residents move from one type of unit to another as their needs change.
Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care are two types of advance directives. The durable power of attorney focuses on WHO makes the health care decision. The living will is concerned with WHAT the decision is. Also, a living will is limited to care during terminal illness or permanent uncousiousness. A dureable power of attorney for health care care be applicable during temporary disability.