Direct care component means the portion of the Medicaid rate that shall reimburse providers for allowable direct patient care services and supplies, including prorated employee benefits based on salaries and wages. Direct care services and supplies include all of the following:
Direct care component means the portion of the Medicaid reimbursement rates that is attributable to the salaries and benefits of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, rehabilitation nurses, and contracted nursing services.
Direct care component means the portion of the Medicaid reimbursement rates that is attributable to the salaries and benefits of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, rehabilitation nurses, and contracted nursing services. “Direct care component” also includes costs related to therapy services provided to residents during inpatient stays and not billed as an outpatient service.
More Definitions of Direct care component
Direct care component means nursing care and related care provided to nursing facility residents and includes the therapy care component, along with food, laundry, and dietary services of the previous system.
Direct care component means the portion of the Medicaid rate that reimburses providers for allowable direct patient care services and supplies, including prorated employee benefits based on salaries and wages. Allowable direct patient care services and supplies are patient related costs associated with direct hands-on care or related support of a member.
Direct care component means nursing care and related care
Direct care component means the portion of the Medicaid reimbursement rates that is attributable
Direct care component means nursing care and related care provided to nursing facility residents and includes the therapy care