Skilled Care Program  

The Skilled Care Program at DeQuincy Memorial Hospital is a service in which DeQuincy Memorial Hospital provides nursing care for patients on a 24-hour basis who require medically supervised nursing care on a continuous basis, but do not require the level of intensive care provided in an acute care hospital. Examples of patients who require this level of care include those in need of IV therapy or IV medications, major sterile dressing changes, regulation of insulin (adjusting doses), and several other selected procedures.  All people including the elderly, the terminally ill, the invalid, and those recuperating from an illness may take part in the Skilled Care Program regardless of denomination, race, color, creed, or national origin.

Patients choosing to stay in the Swing Bed Program will wear their own clothes, unless medically inappropriate, and may go out of the hospital for leaves of absence if approved by the physician. The activities coordinator will meet with the patient and his/her family to identify the person’s interests and help provide diversional activities. Assistance will be provided to help patients reach a higher level of wellness through physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and speech therapy, as indicated by the individual medical needs. Doctor visits are less frequent, but the nurse can request a doctor visit or call if the patient’s needs indicate this. 

The criteria for qualifying for DQMH's Skilled Care Program: 

•         The patient requires skilled services that must be provided by or under the supervision of professional or technical personnel.

•         Services are provided on a daily basis

•         A 3 day acute care admit must proceed the skilled admission

For more information on services provided through our Skilled Care Program, contact Debbie Boyer, LPN , Patient Care Coordinator at (337) 786-1200.