1. Daily-visit requirements

• Date, time-in, and time-out documented.
• Persons present (resident, family/representative, others) identified; interpreter use noted if applicable.
• Daily skilled need reaffirmed with a resident-specific reason (the SNF replacement for homebound) — what skilled service was required today.
• Practical-matter / SNF-level statement present — why the need can be met only in this SNF on an inpatient basis.
• Benefit-period status tracked (day of the stay; days used/remaining) so the note aligns with the covered period.
• Vital signs documented with technique context (rest time, cuff size, position); pain assessed (PQRST, or PAINAD for non-communicative residents).
• Medication administration/reconciliation completed against current orders; OTC/supplement screen noted.