What is Swing Bed?

Swing bed is a special program that provides 24 hour skilled nursing care for patients who require medically supervised nursing care on a continuous basis, but do not require the level of intesive care provided in an acute care hospital.

Who Qualifies for Swing Bed?

• The patient must have Medicare Part A and have available days to use. (A few other conditions may apply also but our coordinator will help with these.)
• The patient must require a skill such as but not limited to, IV Therapy, IV medications, sterile dressing changes, regulation of insulin, rehab after a stroke, hip or knee replacement, or strength training after a prolonged hospitalization. These are just a few of the skills that qualify but there are many others that qualify also.

How do you benefit from Swing Bed?

• You will be able to stay close to home while receiving skilled care.
• You will be able to go to a skilled level of care while meeting your needs for a longer inpatient stay.
• Families will be able to visit with convenience.
• A Swing bed stay in your community allows increased family involvement for support and training.
• The referring hospital and your family members can be assured that the skilled care needed will be continued by our trained professional staff.
• Decreased burden on your family (travel, cost of gas...)
• Increased patient/family satisfaction ("by not feeling thrown out from the hospital").
• A Swing bed stay allows more time for family education, training, etc.
• A Swing bed stay allows for more of an opportunity to identify your needs to assure a safe and sustainable return home.
• A Swing bed stay admission can prevent early re-admission.

Benefits at Ashley County Medical Center Swing Bed Program.

Besides having large spacious private rooms, our skilled professionals can work to quickly help you restore independence in your daily living and educate you and your family on safety.

Skilled care provided by nursing or other rehab professionals.

• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• IV Therapy
• Tube Feeding
• Wound Care
• Pain Management
• Nutrition and / or Hydration
• Sterile Dressing Changes
• Regulation of Insulin

For Referrals: Contact Tammy Carter

at

870-364-1226.

"Our Focus is providing skilled nursing care close to home"