Swing Bed Program
Patients recovering from an inpatient stay for illness, injury or surgery may need skilled nursing services at the time of discharge before going home. The swing bed program at Northeast Regional Medical Center helps patients continue recovery, achieve greater independence and transition from hospital to home.
Northeast Regional Medical Center’s swing bed program is open to patients being discharged from any acute care hospital. This means patients receiving inpatient care at another hospital can choose an extended care option closer to home and their family and receive the skilled care needed – without being sent to a skilled nursing facility.
What Patients Can Expect
- A safe, comfortable hospital environment with private rooms
- Physicians and registered nurses on duty around the clock
- Administration of IV fluids and medications
- Rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational and speech therapies
- On-site lab, radiology and pharmacyRespiratory therapy
- Skin and wound careIndividualized care plan, care coordination and discharge planning by care managers
- The ability to transfer from any hospital into the program
Swing Bed Admission Criteria
- Admission directly related to hospital stay
- A qualifying hospital stay (not including observation days) within the past 30 days
- Daily skilled care recommended by patient’s physician; may include therapies or other specified care
Swing bed programs are typically covered by Medicare Part A and some insurance providers as part of skilled nursing facility benefits. A case manager can help determine coverage prior to admission.
Need additional information? Call the case management director at (660) 785-1653.