In-Patient Care
Acute Care
Acute Inpatient
Whether you stay with us for one day or for longer-term transitional care (Swing Bed), you will find that our in-patient program is 100% focused on personal care and attention to your needs. SMH has a long-standing tradition of caring and you can be assured that our standards of care are exceptional. We are committed to doing our very best to help you and your family during times of illness and recovery.
In-patient care at SMH encompasses everything from emergency admissions and overnight observations to post-surgery care and longer stays when a physician determines it is the best course of treatment. Patient Safety while at SMH is our number one priority and we aggressively strive to meet and exceed quality care standards.
Meet Some of Your Hospital Care Team
Kim Bathe, RNDischarge Planning In her 17 years at Shelby Memorial Hospital, Kim Bathe has worked in a variety of positions. Currently working in discharge planning/case management, Kim has also worked in the med/surg unit, emergency room, surgery, outpatient clinic and nursing home. Kim has a passion for serving the Shelbyville community as she is a life-long resident. |
Judy Behl, RN, BSNDischarge Planning Judy Behl loves working at a rural hospital because of the opportunity it allows to provide holistic patient care. The Southern Illinois University graduate is a nationally certified case manager and has worked at SMH for 20 years, 10 of which have been spent in discharge planning. Her responsibilities include overlooking patient care from pre admission to post care. She provides guidance and direction for staff and physicians for effective, efficient and economical patient care. Judy said she is “dedicated to the continuance and growth of Shelby Memorial Hospital.” |
Sue WeddlePatient Relations/Activity Director Sue Weddle has a passion for working with people and as the patient relations/activity director at Shelby Memorial Hospital, that passion is fulfilled every day. Sue has worked in the health care field for 20 years, starting in the mental health field as a case manager with 25 clients. In 1993, she began working as an activity director in a nursing home. When Sue can make someone smile, she feels like she has done her job. Being an activity director allows her to visit with patients on a casual basis, making it easier for patients to speak openly. She often offers material to take patient’s minds off their illness and she truly enjoys sharing leisure time with patients. Sue likes to think she is assisting in healing the mental side of an illness as well as the physical ailment. |
Transitional Care (Swing Bed)
Swing bed nursing care (also known as transitional care) helps patients make the transition from acute care to other appropriate settings depending on the needs of the patient. As a viable alternative to temporary placement in a nursing home facility, many Swing Bed patients choose SMH 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 SMH Rehabilitative Services Department. Additionally, we provide continued administration of intravenous medicines.