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• Often called a "SNF." A SNF provides medical care under the supervision of a medical professional or technician, and dispenses medications, performs diagnostics, and can do minor surgery.

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  Cite Definition for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). (n.d.). Glossary of Health Insurance Terms. Retrieved February 4, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/skilled-nursing-facility-snf.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). www.insurance.ca.gov. Glossary of Health Insurance Terms. California Department of Insurance. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/skilled-nursing-facility-snf (accessed: February 4, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)." Glossary of Health Insurance Terms. California Department of Insurance. 4 February. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/skilled-nursing-facility-snf.

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