1. Inpatient Hospital Care: This includes semi-private rooms, meals, general nursing, and drugs as part of the inpatient treatment. It is vital for nurses to understand these provisions to ensure comprehensive patient care. 2. Skilled Nursing Facility Care: After a qualifying hospital stay, Medicare Part A covers services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and skilled nursing care. Nurses in these facilities must be knowledgeable about these benefits to optimize patient rehabilitation. 3. Hospice Care: This includes pain relief, symptom management, and support services for terminally ill patients. Nurses play a crucial role in providing compassionate care to patients and their families during this stage. 4. Home Health Care: Services include part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and continued occupational services. Home health nurses need to coordinate with Medicare guidelines to deliver appropriate care.
