No, we don’t need a tissue, a “God bless you,” or a “gesundheit.” A SNFologist is a physician who has dedicated his or her practice to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), or what we think of as nursing homes.

 

Anyone who has walked with a loved one through the transition to a nursing home understands the importance of continuity of care. Making sure the patient is seen regularly and is complying with medical advice is critical to the best outcome, and a SNFologist can make a big difference for many patients.

 

A SNFologist is able to check in on patient weekly if not more often after they have moved from the hospital to the SNF. Not only does this build a trusted relationship between the physician, patient, and family, it supports better patient outcomes overall. That can include avoiding readmission to the hospital, better medication administration, and higher family satisfaction.