Swing Bed

If you or your loved one need short-term, skilled health care services, Columbus Community Hospital’s Swing Bed program is here to help. The program is designed for qualifying patients who are discharged from the hospital, yet have a continued need for medical care.

The goal of the Swing Bed program is to provide patients with the best therapy and nursing care in the shortest time possible. The intention is to get patients feeling better so they can return to their permanent living situation as soon as possible.

Program Eligibility

The Swing Bed program is available to qualifying patients, typically those who have completed a three-night inpatient stay. These patients no longer qualify for acute care services, but are often not ready to return home.

The program provides care for patients who may have undergone surgery, experienced trauma, had an acute illness, require a wound vac, or extended IV therapy.

Patients may also qualify for the program due to a new diagnosis or medical condition that requires additional education.

Medicare, Medicare Advantage and additional health insurance plans are accepted on a case by case basis.

Our Services

CCH’s Swing Bed program is designed to provide a quiet and peaceful environment to allow patients to get the rest they need so they can recover and return home.

The Swing Bed program is made up of five beds on the third floor of the hospital. If these five beds are full, the hospital has the capability to accommodate additional patients on the second floor.

Regardless of location, patients admitted into the Swing Bed program receive the following benefits:

Around-the-clock assistance from skilled nurses and physicians. The Swing Bed program includes 24-hour registered nursing coverage with a minimum of one RN and one nurse aid available at all times.
A physician who follows patients in their recovery. Throughout a patient’s stay, the physician and Swing Bed program staff work together to provide and execute an individualized care plan for each patient. They are able to perform lab draws and diagnostic testing without leaving the hospital, as well as administer IV fluids, antibiotics and blood products, if needed.
Activities, group meals in dining area and therapy.
Bedside shift report.
Weekly, interdisciplinary bedside care plan meetings by Swing Bed team.
Healing Touch therapy by trained staff member available.
A wide array of rehabilitative services. Occupational, physical and speech therapy are offered by seasoned experts. Patients can expect to work with the same therapists throughout their recovery process. All patients must be willing and able to participate in therapy.
Physical therapy offered as many as seven days a week, if needed.
Occupational therapy to help patients build strength by cooking, doing laundry and working on bathing skills. These therapists may also conduct a home safety assessment prior to discharge, if needed. This assessment ensures that patients’ homes are safe and ready for their return. Lymphedema therapy is also available.

Patients admitted to the Swing Bed program usually stay an average of 14 days or less. Extended stays may be allowed under certain circumstances.

Contact Us

For more information on the Swing Bed program, call 402-562-3310.

Columbus Community Hospital
4600 38th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
Third Floor
402-562-3310