Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled Care is care given on an inpatient, 24-hour basis designed to help a patient recover from illness, injury or surgery; function more independently; and/or learn to care for his/her own health needs. Patients who have undergone surgery may be reassigned from Acute Care to Skilled Care for extended rehabilitation.
Skilled Care Services at Story Medical
Provider Evaluation
Our care team will be in continuous contact with your healthcare provider, who will evaluate your progress and visit you as required by your condition.
Rehabilitation Services
Our on-site, professional rehabilitation staff will work closely with your provider to develop an individualized treatment plan designed to enable you to reach the highest level of function in the least amount of time, while helping you achieve independence in all areas of your life. Rehabilitation services are provided five days a week, or more if necessary, and include:
- Physical therapy
- Respiratory therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
You may ask your therapist about your care plan at any time during your hospital stay.
Nursing
You will be attended by specially trained Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs). They will check on you routinely to monitor your condition and see that your needs are met. You may notice some changes in your daily schedule if you move from acute care to skilled care. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about these changes at any time.
Social Services
Our social services coordinator is available to you and your family to provide social/emotional assessments, assistance with discharge planning such as arranging for home health care or nursing home placement, as well as provide help with financial concerns or other social issues.
Care Plans
Our Multi-disciplinary Care Plan Team consists of trained specialists in a variety of fields who will consult with your provider, and meet with you and/or your family on a regular basis to coordinate your plan of care and discharge planning efforts.
Food and Nutrition Services
The medical center's dietitian will assess your dietary needs according to your condition and develop an individual meal plan. Our food and nutrition department offers a wide variety of menu items with a restaurant style menu for your dining pleasure. A staff member from the food and nutrition services department will visit to assist you in making menu selections. Dietary changes will be adapted to your improving condition, and changes can be made by you or at your provider's request.