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Swing Bed Program

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Bolivar Medical Center’s Swing Bed Unit is a 12-bed Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located within the hospital licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. The Swing Bed Unit specializes in caring for persons in need of special skilled nursing care and rehabilitation by trained therapists. A coordinated, multi-disciplinary program is provided to help each patient meet his/her highest level of physical, mental, and psycho-social functioning.

For a referral, call 662.846.2552 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. You can also make a referral request by fax at 662.846.2479.

 

Persons needing the services of a skilled nursing facility are often experiencing many changes that require a period of adjustment for both the resident and the family. This can be a stressful time, and it helps to have staff who are well-trained to provide the support, encouragement, and assistance needed.

Residents/families are encouraged to help by asking questions, expressing concerns, and discussing any problems with the appropriate staff member. The staff provides the patient with personalized care that offers the opportunity for the resident to learn skills needed to manage his/her health after discharge. The care is provided without regard to race, age, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or source of payment.

 
 

Referral & Eligibility

Referrals for admission to the Swing Bed Unit are accepted from other hospitals, treatment facilities, and physicians. All applicants complete a screening process by the multi-disciplinary team to determine eligibility for admission. Applicants must meet these criteria for admission:

  • a three-day prior qualifying hospital stay within 30 days of discharge from any of the following:
    • An acute inpatient bed at Bolivar Medical
    • Discharge from another acute hospital
    • Discharge from a swing bed or skilled nursing facility
  • documented need for skilled nursing or therapeutic rehabilitative care
  • Part A Medicare coverage or other qualifying insurance plan, and have benefits available

Eligibility does not guarantee admission to the swing bed unit.


Medical Professionals and Facilities Available

The physician works closely with the interdisciplinary team and provides specific medical treatment instructions based on the needs of each resident. The physician visits on a routine weekly basis, but will visit more often if needed, and will be notified immediately of any significant changes.

Nursing services are provided by a nursing staff directed by an experienced Director of Nursing. Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care. All nursing assistants are trained and certified in caring for the elderly.

Medical services are provided as needed, including lab, X-ray, respiratory care, and emergency/acute/outpatient services.  

 
 

Swing Bed Unit Services

We offer the following services, and more, to patients in our swing bed program:

  • Nursing services
  • Dietary services
  • Activities program
  • Room/bed maintenance
  • Routine personal hygiene items
  • Medically-related social services
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Oxygen
  • Housekeeping
  • Occupational therapy
  • Nutritional therapy

 
 

Next Steps

 

Get a Referral

To speak with a referral representative, call us Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Our Location

Bolivar Medical Center
901 Hwy 8 East
Cleveland, MS 38732

Download Brochure

For more information about the Swing Bed Unit at Bolivar Medical, download our informational flyer.