Inpatient

             Providing Acute Care, Respite Care, Swing Bed

 
 

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.
 

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