Swing Bed Program at Fairview

The Swing Bed Program at Fairview Hospital provides sub-acute care to Medicare patients who need additional care following a hospital stay.

Post-surgical patients, joint replacement patients, and patients needing further education regarding their diagnosis like a new diabetic who has to self-inject insulin or a patient who has a new colostomy are among those who may qualify to receive additional rehabilitation prior to returning home.

Our highly qualified nurses on the Med-Surg Unit floor oversee the Swing Bed Program. Hospital therapists and trained volunteers offer specialized services and companionship to meet our patient's individual needs.

Fairview Hospital's federal designation as a Critical Access Hospital allows it to offer a limited number of Medicare patients this opportunity for extended sub-acute care. Medicare patients must have been hospitalized with a qualifying 3-night hospital stay within the last 30 days to be eligible and is offered only on a bed-availability basis.

The Fairview Hospital Swing Bed offers patients:

A seamless transition from acute to follow-up care.
The assurance of knowing you are in an accredited hospital setting.
24-hour care provided by a team of skilled nurses, physicians and therapists.
The comfort and familiarity of a small community hospital atmosphere.
Access to diagnostic services if necessary.
Convenience near to loved ones and friends.

Services offered by Fairview Hospital nurses and therapists while in the Swing Bed Program include:

Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
IV Medication Therapy
Rehabilitation (after a stroke)
Post-surgical care
Wound Care
Skilled Nursing Care
Nutrition