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Oct 20, 2009 09:38 PM

10 Most Common Diagnosis for Skilled Nursing Faciltiy


Hey All!

I just got a job at a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) that focuses on rehab. I start my shadowing next week.
I would love to hear from you all who have worked in a facility like that and what your 10 most common Nursing Diagnosis were. Thank you.

Piscesmama

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from NickiLaughs
Old Oct 21, 2009, 08:45 AM

Default Re: 10 Most Common Diagnosis for Skilled Nursing Faciltiy
Well Rehab's a little different, but in my experience many SNF patients have:

Stroke
Dementia
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Emphysema
Asthma
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Chronic Renal Failure
Urinary Tract Infection

I think these are the top 10, but everyone's opinion may vary a bit.
Congrats on your job and I hope you like it!
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from BABO
Old Oct 24, 2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by piscesmama View Post
Hey All!

I just got a job at a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) that focuses on rehab. I start my shadowing next week.
I would love to hear from you all who have worked in a facility like that and what your 10 most common Nursing Diagnosis were. Thank you.

Piscesmama
Congrats on the job, what SNF are you working for? Hows the patient ratio?
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No. 3
from TheCommuter
Old Oct 26, 2009, 06:43 PM

Default Re: 10 Most Common Diagnosis for Skilled Nursing Faciltiy
Here are some common diagnoses that are seen at rehab units in skilled nursing facilities:

Congestive heart failure
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Status-post TKA (total knee arthroplasty)
Status-post THA (total hip arthroplasty)
Debility
Status-post CVA (cerebrovascular accident)
Status-post MI (myocardial infarction)
Urinary Tract Infection
Wound Infection
Status-post pneumonia
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No. 4
from bodz01
Old Nov 07, 2009, 01:57 AM

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wow. i've been looking for these. thanks!
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No. 5
from SuesquatchRN
Old Nov 07, 2009, 08:15 AM

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Risk for injury r/t whatever - They are ALL high fall risks
Altered elimination - they are all constipated from immobility and narcs
Impaired mobility - post-op, weak
Self care deficit - can't perform their ADLs without assistance
Acute pain
Chronic pain (old folks with lots of arthritis)
Risk for infection - surgical sites, pneumonia r/t immobility
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