Inpatient
A critical access hospital, BCMH offers both acute care
beds and skilled nursing Swing Beds. Acute Care is provided
for those patients needing immediate and temporary care, or for
stabilization prior to discharge or transfer to another facility.
Patients admitted to acute care may be considered "regular" or
"observation" (OBC) admissions. Upon request, Medicare OBC patients are required
to bring their home medications for use while in this status. A patient may be admitted to
swing bed if he or she has had an acute stay in the hospital for a period
of three or more days and is shown to meet the criteria for skilled level
nursing care. Each patient admitted to the swing bed program must be
under the direct supervision of a staff physician.
A patient may be
admitted from another facility after their medical information has been
reviewed and approved by the appropriate staff. Certain requirements
must be met before approval is given. Any questions regarding swing
bed should be addressed to social services at 304-364-1028.
BCMH also offers a Respite Care program. The respite program allows
caregivers an opportunity for a break from the 24-hour care that they
provide at home. It also allows caregivers to go on a vacation with the
comfort of knowing their family member is receiving continued care.
Costs associated with respite care are based on the level of care needed
and is private pay. Respite is a temporary service and payment is required
at the time of admission.
Respite care is coordinated through social services and approved by the
appropriate staff. Caregivers need to notify the social services
department at least three days prior to the requested admission date. For
more information or to schedule respite care, please call 304-364-1028.