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Long Term Care

“Our focus is in providing restorative care close to home.”

- Adrian Slappy, RN Swing Bed Coordinator

Calhoun Memorial Hospital's Swing Bed Program is a healthcare option that provides skilled care for those patients who no longer require acute care hospitalization, but are still in need of skilled services for a short period of time. Patients in the Swing Bed Program are monitored and assisted by the Calhoun Memorial Hospital nursing staff and checked in upon weekly by their supervising Physician to monitor progress and modify care requirements.

Benefits of Swing Care Placements

Swing Bed provides an avenue for patients to recover their strength, endurance, and function prior to their discharge home. It is where patients go when they no longer need acute care but are not quite well enough to return to the demands of independent living. They may be recovering from major surgery, an accident, or a stroke. They may need nutritional therapy, physical or occupational therapy or pain management. They may have wounds that need special care. For these patients, Swing Bed offers short-term restorative care, a chance to heal and regain strength close to home, close to loved ones. It is a special place, with a whole team of caring professionals working together to help each patient get home faster and stronger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Swing Bed Program?

The Swing Bed Program allows your physician to "swing" your level of care from acute medical care to skilled rehabilitation.

What programs do you offer?

A full range of services is offered on an inpatient basis. Therapies include, rehabilitation after a stroke, hip or knee replacement surgery, IV medication therapy and strength training after a prolonged hospitalization. This program is complimented by an activities program.

*As a patient from another hospital, you may still receive rehabilitation at Calhoun Memorial Hospital.

How long will I need to stay in the program?

You may remain in the program for as long as you have skilled therapeutic goals that need to be met. Once these goals have been reached, you will be discharged from the program.

Who pays for this program?

The Swing Bed Program is often covered by Medicare and Medicaid, as well as many private insurance plans. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our social worker is available to assist you.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Nursing: Provides support, care, and education during your recovery.

Nutrition Therapy: Offers nutritional support and education to promote optimal nutritional health.

Therapists will also educate you and your family on safety and mobility.

Occupational Therapy: Works to restore independence in daily living after an illness, injury, or surgery. Provides education and training to accomplish tasks to avoid pain and fatigue. Therapists will assess the need for assistive devices and provide training.

Physical Therapy: Works to restore independence in daily living after an illness, injury, or surgery. Provides education and training to accomplish tasks to avoid pain and fatigue. Therapists will assess the need for assistive devices and provide training.

Respiratory Therapy: Teaches breathing techniques and exercises to promote optimal breathing.

Social Work: Assists you, your family, and/or significant others with your individualized goals including discharge planning, personal resources, and financial needs.

Speech Therapy: Assists patients with interpreting and remembering written and spoken statements; expressing thoughts through speaking, writing, and facial expressions and promote safe swallowing.

Click Here to contact Adrian Slappy, RN, Swing Bed Coordinator for more information.