Swing bed program in Quitman, Texas
At UT Health Quitman, we offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services through our swing bed programs. The swing bed program is designed to help patients “swing” or transition from acute hospitalization back to the community at the same level of independence and function they had prior to entering the hospital. Our program focuses on short-term rehabilitation services and/or less intensive medical care. If you’re recovering from a major surgery, require pain management services, or are healing after a major accident or stroke, our swing bed program may be right for you.
Our swing bed program services
Our 25-bed hospital is specifically designed to meet patient and family needs. We offer the following services:
- 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, designated a Level IV trauma center with Level III stroke support center certification
- Fully equipped laboratory and radiology departments
- General and orthopedic surgery
- Inpatient hospital care with telemetry monitored beds
- UT Health Physicians clinics located in Canton, Quitman, and Mineola, with visiting specialists in cardiology, pulmonology, and orthopedics
Please note that services in our swing bed program vary by location.
FAQ
Who qualifies for the swing bed program?
- Patients who have completed at least a three day stay as an acute care patient
- Patients in need of ongoing monitoring and rehabilitative care
- Patients with Medicare as their primary insurance
- Patients who have been referred by their physician
What types of conditions benefit from the swing bed program?
- Extended or repeated hospitalization
- IV antibiotic therapy
- Nutrition therapy
- Palliative care – focused on relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of serious illness
- Physical, occupational or respiratory therapy
- Recovery from a major accident or stroke
- Recovery from major surgery, joint replacement, vascular or abdominal procedures
- Wounds that are not healing or need special care
How long will I be in the swing bed program?
Patient needs vary, so treatment plans are designed to meet individual needs. However, one to two weeks is the average length of stay, with stays rarely exceeding three weeks.
What will happen when my swing bed stay ends?
Our case manager and/or discharge planning staff will assist you in making plans for your post-hospital living situation. If needed, you will be directed to services such as home healthcare and outpatient therapy.
For more information on our swing bed program, please contact our swing bed coordinator at 903-763-6219.
