SNF stands for skilled nursing facility. These services typically include the treatment, management and care of ongoing or chronic health conditions. This is similar to a normal visit to a physician’s office, but the approach varies, typically encompassing a more personable and individualized model of care.

Foot and ankle SNF services include those offered by a podiatrist, doctors who specialize in caring for the feet and ankles. Therefore, foot and ankle SNF services can include anything from first-line care for acute injuries affecting the lower limbs, to treating the complications of diabetes and managing chronic conditions such as arthritis of the ankles. The list is almost endless, and includes virtually all of the same services that a podiatrist, or foot and ankle specialist, would generally provide.

A skilled nursing facility (SNF) consultation is a type of doctor’s visit; it is performed by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. These consultations are used to document the patient’s health status and to make recommendations for the care of the patient. SNF consultations are typically performed when the patient is admitted to the skilled nursing facility, at discharge from the facility, or at regular intervals during the patient’s stay. The frequency of consultations may vary depending on the facility’s policy and the patient’s condition.

SNF services are highly beneficial in a wide number of situations, particularly for patients with limited mobility. A foot or ankle injury can limit a person’s ability to walk, run or move around; this often requires personalized care and physical therapy to rehabilitate the injured limb and restore function and full range of motion.

Ideal candidates for SNF consultations are patients who are experiencing a physical injury, disability or limitation. However, the criteria for an ideal candidate is highly dependent upon which SNF services it is focused on. For example, the ideal candidate for foot and ankle SNF services typically:

– Have an injury on the foot or ankle that limits mobility and range of motion
– Have a wound on their foot that does not heal
– Have an ankle or foot injury that prevents them from their normal functions
– Have lowered quality of life as a direct result of their foot or ankle issue(s)
– Have questions about how they can improve their foot and ankle health
– Want to improve their quality of life and prevent injuries from occurring

This is not a complete and exhaustive list of potential candidates, which goes to show that many people would be considered an ideal candidate for SNF consultations. If you have any questions about whether or not you are an ideal candidate for SNF consultations, please contact Bay Area Foot & Ankle Associates today.

Bay Area Foot and Ankle Associates is dedicated to providing you with all of your foot and ankle SNF services. Call us today to book an appointment with our foot and ankle specialist, or visit one of our two locations: in Walnut Creek, CA (Near Rossmoor); or in Brentwood, CA. We look forward to serving you! We serve patients from Walnut Creek CA, Brentwood CA, Concord CA, Pleasant Hill CA, Antioch CA, Alamo CA, Pittsburg CA, Danville CA, and Oakley CA.