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Swing Bed
Program
If you or a
family member are ready to be discharged from the hospital
but still require rehabilitative or skilled nursing care,
the Richards Memorial Hospital Swing Bed Program may provide
just the help you need.
Our swing
beds are designed to provide a wide range of physical
therapy and rehabilitative services in an institutional
setting, to help you regain your mobility and
self-sufficiency to care for yourself at home.
The
Richards Memorial Hospital staff will work with you during
your stay providing basic physical and occupational therapy,
respiratory care and other services to help you meet self
care goals set by you and your physician.
What is a
Swing Bed?
A Swing Bed
is a term that describes a hospital bed that can “swing”
from an acute care bed to a “skilled” nursing bed offering
an intermediate level of care when ordered by your
physician. If a patient’s condition warrants the, the same
bed can be “swung” back to offer acute care services without
moving the patient.
How is
Swing Bed Different from Acute Care?
When you
were first admitted to the hospital, the acute care you
received was dedicated to treat a serious medical condition
or injury that could not be treated on an outpatient basis.
When acute care treatment is no longer required and you are
ready to be discharged from the hospital, you may still
require an intermediate level of physical therapy,
occupational therapy, or rehabilitative services to help you
recover to the point where you can take care of yourself at
home. Our Swing bed team is trained to assist you in
meeting those goals and achieve full recovery from your
illness or injury.
In our
Swing Bed Program, you are encouraged to wear your own
clothes and take part in a variety of daily activities. Our
therapy staff will help you to regain your mobility and
self-sufficiency. Your personal physician is a part of the
team and will periodically monitor your progress.
Who Pays
for Your Care?
All
Medicare patients are eligible for Swing Bed placement when
medically appropriate and Medicare will generally pay 100%
of charges for the first 20 days of care. Many commercial
insurance companies also provide coverage. Our Admitting
Department will be happy to check your coverage with your
insurance carrier.
Who
Qualifies for Swing Bed Programs?
To qualify
for placement in a Swing Bed Program:
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You
must be covered by Medicare Part A or your commercial
policy.
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You
must have at least a 3-day stay in an acute care bed in
the previous 30 days prior to referral.
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Your
condition must require ongoing monitoring and
rehabilitative therapy.
Call us
today to find out more about our Swing Bed Program.
Richards
Memorial Hospital
512.446.4500 |
