Poteau, OK – Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is pleased to offer “Swing Bed” services.
What is a Swing Bed?
“Swing Bed” is the term used to describe a hospital room that can switch from acute care status to skilled/rehab care status. The actual bed/room does not change; what changes is the level of care that the patient in the room receives.
According to the EOMC website, the examples of who qualifies for Swing Bed services are those patients who have had surgery: joint replacements/amputations, stroke patients (who do not qualify for admission to a Rehab Center), those needing long term IV Antibiotic therapy, or other illness and injuries. The patient will receive daily therapy and care to meet self-care goals established by you and your health care provider.
Therapy includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, skilled nursing, and the involvement of a registered dietician.
The program allows the patient more time to recover and gain strength before going home, without having to go to a nursing home to recover. Daily therapy is centered on self-care skills and functional strengthening which will increase the patient’s independence when they leave. There is also continued access to your doctor and hospital services, should the need arise you can return to acute care without changing beds. Your family is encouraged to be present and involved. We also have daily activities, pet visitation, and more.
Patients’ Progress
The goal of the swing bed program at EOMC is to return the patient to a permanent living situation as soon as possible. Some insurance companies will cover up to 20 days at100% providing the patient has a skilled need.
Skilled Services May Include:
Rehabilitation services such as that following strokes and joint replacements (may include physical, occupational and speech therapies)
Involvement of a registered dietician
24 Hour provider coverage
Frequent laboratory monitoring
IV medications or medications requiring monitoring by professional staff
Tube feedings and nutritional stabilization
Qualifying bowel and bladder care
Respiratory therapy for qualifying procedures
Oxygen weaning
Care of decubitus ulcers
Care of and instructions in ostomy or stoma care
Care of complex wounds (certified wound care nurse on staff)
If you have any further questions, or would like more information on this program, you may contact the Swing Bed Coordinator at 918-635-3323 or the house supervisor at 918-721-4049.
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