Pella Regional Health Center recently changed how rehabilitation care is provided for patients following surgery.
For patients recovering from hip, knee and other major operations, care was previously provided in the Skilled Care Unit, located in the older section of the hospital. Yvonne O’Brien Evans, Chief Nursing Officer, says this summer, they transitioned Rehab Care to their newer addition on the Med/Surg Floor. Patients will receive their rehabilitation through a “Swing Bed” program that allows for therapy services, 24/7 skilled nursing care, medication assistance and more.
The Swing Bed program does not affect how patients’ out-of-pocket expenses are covered by Medicare or Medicaid.