Skilled Nursing (Swing Bed Program)
Skilled nursing is available to those who no longer require acute nursing care, but are not yet able to be discharged and take care of themselves. TMC provides skilled nursing care through its Swing Bed program, in which a patient can “swing” from acute to skilled care. Patients may be transferred from another hospital where they have received acute care (to be closer to home), or swing directly from acute care within TMC.
If you or a family member are on your way to recovery, but need a little extra care, the Swing Bed Program might be an option for you. We employ Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Unit Clerks, and Certified Nursing Technicians (CNT) to care for our inpatients and patients in our swing care.
What is the Swing Bed Program?
- Allows your physician to “swing” your level of care from “acute” to “skilled” rehab while you remain in the hospital.
- Should you require acute care again, you can be “swung” back to acute care.
Who qualifies for Swing Bed?
- You must have at least a three-day stay as an acute care patient before transitioning to the Swing Bed Program for Medicare, other insurances may vary.
- You must also need ongoing monitoring and require rehabilitative therapy.
- There are no age restrictions to the program.
- The Swing Bed Program is routinely considered for patients who have had hip or knee surgery and need additional therapy before returning home.
Benefits of the Swing Bed Program:
- The same staff as those who cared for you during your acute care performs your Swing Bed care.
- You will have more time to recover and gain strength before leaving the hospital.
- Daily therapy is centered on self-care skills and body strengthening which will increase your independence when you leave.
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