Helping You Heal with Skilled, Compassionate Transitional Care
Swing Bed Program
The Swing Bed program at Kearney County Health Services provides a unique opportunity to maintain continuity of care following an acute illness. Patients already at KCHS can receive swing bed services in the same room without transfer to another facility, while patients coming from a higher level of care can obtain services from highly trained and qualified staff, close to home.
A number of services are available through Swing Bed:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Wound Care
- IV Antibiotic Therapy
The key benefits of this program are ready access to the physician and ability to learn self-care skills that increase independence, decrease anxiety, and promote a natural transition to the home setting. If the patient’s needs require, KCHS works hand in hand with local Long Term Care and Assisted Living facilities to ensure a smooth transition for the patient and their family. During a patient’s stay, family and friends are encouraged to visit, giving the emotional support necessary for well-being and recovery.
Attached is a published report on quality performance for Critical Access Hospital’s Swing Bed Programs compared to Skilled Nursing Facilities: Critical Access Hospital Swing Bed Programs Outperform Skilled Nursing Facilities on Quality Performance
For more information regarding Kearney County Health Service’s Swing Bed Program, please call Amanda Hall-Warburton at 308.832.3400.