Inpatient Care
Whether the need is skilled nursing care during a short-term observation period, or if recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, and when a more extended stay is needed for rehabilitation utilizing our swing bed program, every patient is treated with kindness, respect, dignity, and cared for with heart.
About
Forks Community Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, which are utilized for acute, swing bed, and patient observation services. Our rooms are spacious for family and friends to visit comfortably, and patients are nourished with meals prepared by our exceptional dietary team.
Our nurses are trained and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, and Trauma Nursing Core Course.
We care for patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, and our medical professionals, including our Hospitalist, ensure individualized attention to patients admitted to our inpatient unit, whether for a short or longer-term stay.
Our highest priority is patient safety and quality.
How We Care for You
At Forks Community Hospital, our dedicated nursing team provides around-the-clock, compassionate care to ensure a safe and comfortable healing environment. From advanced medical expertise to patient-centered support, we focus on every aspect of your well-being and offer four levels of care appropriate for each patient’s needs and medical condition. These levels of care are Observation, Inpatient, Swing Bed, and a final option, Non-skilled Swing Bed. The Non-skilled Swing Bed inpatient level of care allows patients an admission option during discharge planning and when a patient cannot return home or is prevented from being admitted to a extended care facility.
> Download our helpful “Levels of Care” brochure for more details.
Observation
(Generally 48 hours or less)
For patients requiring continued assessment after an ER visit or awaiting diagnosis or transfer.
Inpatient (Acute)
(Typically four days or less)
For patients recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or in need of short-term around the clock skilled nursing care.
Swing Bed
For patients medically stable and still require longer-term skilled nursing care prior to discharge home or a non-skilled care setting.
Industry Expertise & Certifications
Our nursing team is highly trained and certified in a range of advanced life-saving techniques to ensure the highest level of care:
FAQs
Have questions? We’re here to help! Below are answers to some of the most common questions about our care and services.
What is a hospitalist, and how do they help with my care?
What types of patients do your nurses care for?
Can my family visit while I am in the hospital?
Hospital Services
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Infusion & Injection Therapies
FCH provides a wide range of infusion and injection therapies and treatments. If a specialist from another facility or location orders medication that must be administered through infusion, our team of qualified and professional nurses ensure patients receive the highest level of care and our goal is to ensure patients are comfortable during their time with us.
