Swing Bed/Inpatient Rehabilitation
Swing Bed Coordinator: Misty Gibson, RN
phone: (940) 228-0737
email: mgibson@hmhhealth.org
What is the Swing Bed Program?
The Swing Bed Program is a stop between hospital and home, where patients get the continued care they need while recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. Our skilled staff provides on-site care, 24 hours a day, while patients regain the strength to return home safely.
Patients enjoy the benefits of receiving care closer home, while family has the assurance of knowing their loved one is receiving excellent care. The length of stay varies, but the quality of care is consistent. After meeting therapy goals, patients can return home stronger and with more confidence.
Why do patients need Swing Bed care?
Our goal is to help patients return home safely. Swing bed services can help patients who need:
- Long-term IV antibiotics
- Wound care
- Rehabilitation after surgery
- Therapy after a stroke, accident, or injury
- Rehab or skilled care after a recent hospitalization
What are the advantages of the HMH Swing Bed program?
- Up to 20 additional days of Medicare-funded care, as recommended by your provider.
- Skilled care from providers who join you on your path to recovery.
- A plan for continuous rehabilitation after you leave the hospital to help you achieve your highest level of function.
- Convenient rehabilitation care close to home, even if you were hospitalized at a different location.
- Family and friends can visit more often when the patient is receiving care close to home.
The HMH Swing Bed Program is the perfect intermediary step between acute care hospitalization and home for a patient who is not physically ready to return home. The knowledgeable staff at Haskell Memorial Hospital will develop your personal treatment plan to help you meet your recovery goals.
Does insurance cover Swing Bed services?
Medicare benefits pay for the cost of swing bed services. Many private health insurance providers also pay, pending pre-certification. Self-pay is also an option.
Using Medicare Benefits
Medicare benefits cover swing bed services in full for up to 20 days, and up to 80 additional days, with co-payment, as long as Medicare criteria are met. Usually, Medicare supplements pay the deductible when Medicare continues coverage.
Your physician and medical team continue to follow your care and progress throughout your swing bed stay to make sure you continue to qualify for coverage based on federal Medicare guidelines. Misty Gibson, BSN, RN, our Swing Bed Coordinator, will handle all the insurance paperwork and authorizations, allowing our patients and their families to focus on getting stronger!
What services are available in the Swing Bed Program?
- Nursing – Provides recovery care, pain management, and education.
- Physical Therapy – Provides injury rehabilitation and helps patients build strength to prevent falls and gain movement, balance, and flexibility to resume activities like walking or exercising.
- Occupational Therapy – Focuses on daily living skills that may include dressing and bathing.
- Respiratory Therapy – Provides respiratory therapy care and education about oxygen use.
- Nutrition Services – Offers nutritional education and support.
- Speech Therapy – Helps with communication skills, reading, and safe swallowing.
- Pharmacy – Works with the medical team to meet medication needs.
- Social Work – Helps patients and families find additional services and resources for further education. Can also coordinate advance healthcare directives for patients.
Here to help you home
When therapy goals are met, we make the transition home easier for patients and their families. As patients leave swing bed, help may include:
- Arranging in-home care if needed.
- Assisting with alternative living arrangements.
- Coordinating community services and help.
- Providing guidance if a patient needs home medical equipment and supplies.