Preston Memorial Hospital Offers Transitional Care

Moving a loved one from one facility to another can be stressful. Fortunately, transitional care is now advancing and offering patients an easy move from one health care setting to another.  At Preston Memorial Hospital, we are pleased to feature our Transitional Care Program that acts as a bridge for patients moving from one facility to the next.

Our Transitional Care Program provides an alternative to prolonged acute hospitalization or short-term nursing placement for post-acute extended care. This program provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation including IV therapy, medication management, therapy services and more. As a hospital-based program, Transitional Care patients never have to worry with our 24-hour nursing staff, in-house therapists, pharmacy and emergency services.

The team at Preston Memorial Hospital’s Transitional Care Program follows a specialized plan that helps each individual patient achieve and maintain their optimum level of independent functioning. Our team consists of hospital-based providers, physicians, skilled nursing staff, case managers, activities coordinators, physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapists, a dietician, and other professional referrals as needed.

In order to qualify for the Transitional Care Program, a patient must meet the following requirements:

•  Be covered by Medicare Part A (or have another insurance plan that covers this service).
•  Have had 3 overnights in an acute care bed prior to utilizing the Transitional Care services.
• Have an ongoing diagnosis and needs that require skilled care as defined by Medicare.

Common diagnoses treated in this program include patients with extended IV therapy needs, orthopedic surgeries like hip or knee replacements, fractures, post-surgical procedures, neurological disorders, and generalized weakness due to chronic conditions.

While the length of stay in our Transitional Care Program is dependent on each individual patient’s needs and progress, the average length of stay is 5 to 10 days.  This program is not intended for a permanent placement but rather a place for continued care until the patient returns home or to a facility for longer-term care.

If you or a loved one is in need of a transitional care as you move from one healthcare setting to another, contact Preston Memorial Hospital. While the transition may be difficult, our caring staff and dedicated team are happy to bridge the gap between hospital and home. To learn more about the Transitional Care Program available at Preston Memorial Hospital, visit our website or call (304) 329-1400.