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Swing Bed Skilled Care
The Sabetha Community Hospital understands that time is of the essence, especially when you or a loved one is recovering from illness, surgery or an accident. At some point in your recovery, acute hospital care is no longer necessary; however, you may not be physically ready to go home. The SCH Swing Bed skilled care program may be the step that will help meet your health care needs. The Sabetha Community Hospital Swing Bed program is designed to serve as a transition between acute hospital care and discharge to home, home health or long-term care setting. Swing bed services help patients:
- Recovery from repeated hospitalization
- Recovery after a major accident or stroke
- IV therapy
- End of life care
- Recover from major surgery, joint replacement, vascular or abdominal procedures
Other Services offered as part of the Swing Bed Skilled Care Program:
- Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services
- Home Health and Hospice available upon discharge
- Registered Pharmacist
- Specialty Physician clinics
- Patient lift system for patient comfort and safety
- Family and friend meals
- Reunions and card group accommodations upon request
- Daily activities and nightly back massages
- Electronic medical records
- Hospital Healing Garden
- Volunteers providing activities
For more information about the Swing Bed Program at the Sabetha Community Hospital contact:
Carrie Phillips, RN
Director of Swing Bed Services
(785) 284-2121 Ext.#1470
Melinda Knowles, LBSW
Social Services
(785) 284-2121 Ext.#1518
SCH Rehabilitation Department
(785) 284-1537
The Sabetha Community Hospital is dedicated to improving the quality of health and care to our communities.