Skilled Swing Bed Discharge Planners

Information for Discharge Planners - Patterson Health Center
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Swing Bed Referrals

Patterson Health Center’s Swing Bed program provides post-acute rehabilitation and nursing services with hospital-level capabilities. Partner with us to ensure a safe, successful discharge home for your patients.

Kelsey Williams, RN

To Make a Referral

Contact Kelsey Williams, RN, Swing Bed Case Manager.

Secure HIPAA-Compliant Portal

Use our secure online portal to instantly send patient demographics and medical records.

Fax Referral:
620-914-1251
Call: 620-914-1200
Ext. 2174

Referral Checklist

Please include the following documents in your referral packet:

  • Face Sheet
  • Insurance Information
  • History & Physical
  • Medication List
  • Recent Progress Notes
  • Recent Vital Signs
  • Recent Therapy Notes
  • Recent Lab & Diagnostic Reports
  • Recent Nursing Notes
  • Specialist Notes (if applicable)
  • Wound Care Notes (if applicable)
  • IV Antibiotic/Medication Orders

Top Referral Indicators

Recent Surgery
Respiratory Infections
Post Stroke
Post Trauma Care
Complex Wounds & Grafts
Wound Vac Management
Uncontrolled Illness (CHF, Diabetes)
PEG and NG Feeding
IV Antibiotic Therapy

Insurances Accepted

Please Note:

We do NOT accept Medicaid or VA insurance for our Swing Bed program.

Medicare & Advantage Plans

  • Traditional Medicare
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare
  • Wellcare by Allwell

Note: We are contracted with several other Medicare Advantage plans. Please contact us to verify coverage if you do not see a plan listed here.

Commercial Plans

Commercial policies typically do not include Swing Bed benefits, but we are happy to perform a benefit check for your patient upon request.

  • • AARP
  • • Aetna
  • • BCBS
  • • Cigna
  • • Everence
  • • First Health
  • • GEHA
  • • Golden Rule
  • • Humana
  • • Medica
  • • Meritain
  • • NALC
  • • UMR
  • • United Healthcare

The Patterson Difference

How the PHC Swing Bed Program differs from most skilled nursing facilities:

Hospital-Based Care

Care is overseen by our Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) who visit patients at least twice a week. Patients have all the benefits of the hospital, including the lab, medical imaging, and pharmacy.

Dedicated Therapy Team

Physical and occupational therapy are provided based on patient needs. Speech therapy is available up to 3 times a week to assist in recovery.

Specialized Expertise

Complex wound care with a certified wound care nurse. Specialists are available for consultation, including rehabilitation, cardiology, and behavioral health.

Discharge Success Focus

We maintain a low nurse to patient ratio. PHC does not provide long-term care; our singular focus is your patient's safe discharge home.

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