The Swing Bed Program
Margeretville Hospital’s Swing Bed Program provides temporary care in a hospital setting for a variety of patients who need care after hospitalization for an acute problem. If a patient’s condition has stabilized but he or she is not ready to go home yet, the patient may be eligible for the Swing Bed Program.
The Swing Bed Program is suitable for those needing:
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Post-orthopedic Surgery Care
- Pain Management
- Reconditioning
- Artificial Feeding
Features
- Weekly meetings involving patient, family, physician, and staff discussing progress and updates
- Receive the best care in a hospital setting by utilizing hospital staff, services, and beds
- Comprehensive physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy services, staffed with licensed professionals working in a newly remodeled department
- Individualized activities
- A wide variety of respiratory services
- Effective pain control
- Detailed discharge planning
