Our Services
Inpatient Care/Nursing
Whether you stay with us for one day or for longer-term transitional care, you will find that our inpatient care is 100% patient focused. Effingham Health System has a long-standing tradition of caring and as a Joint Commission Accredited healthcare facility, you can be assured that our standards of care are exceptional. We pledge to do our very best to help you and your family during times of illness and recovery.
Inpatient care at Effingham Health System encompasses everything from emergency admissions and overnight observations, to post-surgery, 23-hour admissions, illness and disease management, respite, hospice and Swing Bed care.
The safety of our patients is our number one priority and we aggressively strive to meet National Patient Safety Goals. For our young patients, we offer our Get Well Express which provides friendly and fun transportation from registration to the inpatient wing. Donated by the Effingham Health System Auxiliary, Get Well Express gives children a positive initial experience when they first arrive.
All of Effingham Health System's managers are "working" managers, handling administrative duties and spending a portion of their time actively involved with patient care.
Swing Bed (Transitional Care)
Swing bed nursing care helps patients make the transition from acute care to other appropriate settings depending on the needs of the patient. Many swing bed patients choose Effingham Health System after undergoing a procedure at a larger or tertiary care hospital. Swing Bed patients are in need of intensive, skilled care to make a successful recovery in order to return home.
Our skilled care services include physical, occupational and speech therapy, all available through the Effingham Rehabilitation Center. Additionally, we provide Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and, if needed, continued administration of intravenous medicines. Many of our Swing Bed patients have crossed the acute care bridge and move into a nursing home, such as the Care Center, or into a home-based care setting.
Respite Care
Respite care is offered to any home-based caregiver who may need a break from the intensive, daily effort of tending to a patient. Whenever unexpected life circumstances may arise, whether it is for an out-of-town trip, a special event, or to tend to their own healthcare needs, respite care may be extended for up to 14 days, upon availability, at a rate of about $176 per day, including 24-hour nursing services, meals and any necessary administration of medicines and treatments.
Hospice
Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments. At Effingham Health System, we maintain contracts with both Hospice Savannah and VistaCare.
Should you have any questions about our inpatient care program, skilled nursing services or our facility, please contact us anytime at 912.754.6451.