“If you want to be in a family-type atmosphere, CCH is the best choice. Be confident that CCH will care well for you or your loved ones.” – Carolyn K. Shedd CovingtonCares 21 walker supporting her surgeryaffected leg. Wheeled Recliners She had a big-screen television, a large cabinet, plenty of shelves, a couch that served as a bed for visitors, and wheeled leather recliners that substituted for wheelchairs in transporting her to therapy. A comfortable bed and roomdarkening blinds on the two large windows made for excellent sleep. “The only thing I didn’t like about the bed,” she joked, “is that it weighs you.” After breakfast in bed every morning came physical therapy, to restore her strength and movement, or occupational therapy, to help with daily activities, such as self-care and coping with her temporary physical impairment. Fun with Therapy Therapy turned out to be fun. Really. “I had a great time with all of the physical therapists and their assistants, as well as the occupational therapists and their assistants,” Shedd said. “It just felt like a family reunion, even though it was the first time I had met everyone in there.” She appreciated CCH’s focus on safety. “There are numerous signs all over the hospital that state, ‘Call, Don’t Fall.’ The nurses reiterated to me to be careful all the time. They wanted me to call to get assistance for anything, any time of the day or night.” Their helpful attitude brightened every day. “As every single staff member left my room, each one would say, ‘If you need anything, let us know,’” Shedd said. “I truly believe each worker at this facility means it, that they really do care. That meant so much to me.” Taking Time to Comfort One night, she was feeling emotional. Her husband had died a few weeks before her surgery. Sometimes, on lonely nights, the heartache felt overwhelming. The nurse making her rounds sensed her sadness and stayed for a while, just to listen. To comfort. Even as Shedd checked out to go home, “The nurses said, ‘If you think of anything you need, call us.’” She concluded, “If you want to be in a family-type atmosphere, CCH is the best choice. Be confident that CCH will care well for you or your loved ones.” Carolyn K. Shedd For information about the Swing Bed Program, call 601.698.0130 or 601.698.0132 or scan this QR code. LEARN MORE SWING BED SERVICES Covington County Hospital’s Swing Bed Program helps those who need extended inpatient skilled nursing care for healing or strengthening. Available services include: • Physical therapy • Occupational therapy • Respiratory therapy • Speech therapy • Dietary planning • Activities • Discharge planning for treatment and assessment. • Transportation is available.
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