Is the time interval the same for Part A certifications, or does Medicare require patients under a Part A SNF stay be recertified every 30 days? Answer: Under Medicare Part A, the physician certification is for all of the services provided and is the responsibility of the facility to obtain. There is no separate requirement for therapy certification. The Part A timeframe for the initial certification is as soon as possible after admittance to the facility; recertification needs to be done by the 14 th day and then every 30 days after that.
Besides icy treatment, there's not much that can be done for a black eye except avoid doing anything that could cause further injury, such as putting pressure on the swollen eye or trying to force it open. If you need a pain reliever, take aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, for example).
1 Dip a fresh clean cloth in hot water, squeeze it out and place it on the black eye. 2  This helps to remove the blood clots and enables easy blood flow. 3  This also helps to heal the bruising and blackening of the eye. 4  This process helps to heal the black eye within 5 to 7 days.