PHONE:
320-843-4232 or 1-800-324-0787
Acute nursing care/observation CCU:
Experience the personal touch with comprehensive nursing care provided on 24 hour basis for patients of all ages. Nurses provide continuous monitoring and nursing intervention of the critically ill patient as ordered by the provider/physician. SCBH nursing staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and ward clerks. All nurses receive continuous training to work in all specialty areas. In addition patient safety is always our highest priority. Appropriate staff will also provide patient education in all aspects of your care during your stay.
Ambulance Service:

Personnel available to transport patients from home or accident situation to the emergency room on 24 hour a day basis. Call 911 for assistance.

Staff consists of Emergency Medical Technicians who have received extensive training to provide immediate medical assistance on the scene. Two ambulance units are available with staff on-call at all times.

The SCBH Ambulance Department also provides transport to other patient care facilities as necessary.

Ambulance Service
Cardiac Rehab:
Cardiologists from Central Minnesota Heart Center at St. Cloud Hospital see patients at SCBH weekly. Cardiac stress testing including nuclear studies can be performed. Referrals are made through your physician.  
Central Minnesota Heart Center
  

It takes 5-6 weeks for the heart to heal after a heart attack. During this recovery stage, it is important that you get enough rest, but it is also important to get a moderate amount of exercise. Your cardiologist or surgeon will refer you to Cardiac Rehabilitation to assist in your recovery. Once this order has been received, you will be contacted by one of the cardiology nurses to set up your appointment schedule.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a monitored exercise program that combines education, exercise, and support for people who have had a heart attack, heart surgery, or other conditions related to the heart. During rehabilitation we will watch your heart rhythm on a heart monitor while you exercise. We will guide you through a series of exercises to strengthen all of your muscles, including your heart.

Education is also a big part of your recovery because we want to teach you how to take good care of yourself and modify risk factors to hopefully prevent another heart attack.

SCBH offers two phases of cardiac rehabilitation with participants meeting 3 times a week, usually for one hour sessions. Once you have completed these phases we have quarterly support group meetings for you or you may call the Cardiology Dept. at 320-843-4232 ext. 318 if you have questions.
Cardiac Rehab
Consultant Services:
Counseling Associates:
  • Individual, Group, Family & Couples Counseling
  • Anger Management Assessments
  • Rule 25 Chemical Use Assessments
  • Rule 79 Mental Health Evaluations
  • Pediatric & Adolescent Neuropsychological Evaluations
  • Psychological Testing: Personality, Academic, Intellectual & Achievement
  • Visitation/Exchange Center
  • Psychiatric Services: 2nd Tuesday of the Month
  • In-Home Family Therapy
  • Pre-Marital Couseling
  • Play Therapy: ages three and older
  • Most insurance plans accepted
  • Sliding fee scale for residents of Swift County
  • Confidential, comprehensive services, provided by Licensed Mental Health Professionals
Counseling Associates
 
Outpatient Providers:
 
Gary Donovan, MS, LP, LICSW, LMFT Licensed Psychologist
Kathleen Istre, PhD, LP Licensed Psychologist
Melina Simonson, MSW, LICSW Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Deanna Sturlaugson, MA, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Jennifer Westrum, MS, LPP, LPC Licensed Psychological Practitioner/Clinical Director
 
Counseling Associates of West Central MN
640 Atlantic Avenue
Benson, MN 56215
320-843-3454
800-833-3096
Fax: 320-843-4692 		Hours:
M, Th: 8am-5pm
Tues: 8am-7pm
Wed: 8am-9pm
Fri: 8am-2pm
A Department of the Swift County-Benson Hospital
Rice Diabetes & Nutrition Center - SCBH Home Health Office:
  • Every Tuesday - Diabetes Education, Nutrition Counseling - Intensive Diabetes
  • Management - Pump therapy, Gestational Diabetes
  • Diabetes Support Group - 2nd Monday 2pm - 3:30 pm
  • 320-843-1349 or 1-800-324-0787 Ext. 349
Dietary:

Dietary staff provide high quality food and nutrition services to patients, Nutrition on Wheels clients, employees and guests. Patient dietary education is offered to meet the individual nutritional needs. Frozen meals are also prepared by staff for home health clients if desired. Department hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Inpatient and outpatient nutrition counseling is available every Tuesday with a Registered Dietitian. Please call 320-843-1322 for appointment.
Discharge/Senior Care Outreach Planning:
M-F 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
  • Assist patient & family in post discharge decisions
  • Assess needs for services, equipment, supplies
  • Provide appropriate care referrals before discharge

Registered Nurse provides a range of supportive services to patients, clients, families and those affected by illness and hospitalization. Services include counseling regarding illness and its impact on the individual and their family; discharge planning for post-hospital care; information and referral for community and financial resources; information on advanced care planning and bereavement support or referral.

 Discharge/Senior Care Outreach Planning
Emergency Room:
Open 24 hours a day with a physician on-call at all times. SCBH nursing staff who have received advanced training stand ready to assist the physician in a trauma situation. The Emergency Department provides examination, assessment, intervention and follow-up care for anyone, birth through geriatric, who presents for medical care. Appropriate outpatient services including treatment, monitoring and referrals may be completed in the ER during times that the clinic is closed.

Emergency Room Reminders... Be Prepared
At Swift County-Benson Hospital, we are well equipped to help you with your emergency needs but sometimes run into other problems related to your visit.

Here are a couple reminders for a visit to SCBH Emergency Room:

  • Identification - Bring your Social Security number & insurance cards; these must be verified on each visit even though you are already in the system, including children.
  • Medications - Bring a list including doses and frequency or just bring your bottles along.
  • Medical History - Be prepared to provide accurate background information regarding your visit to the ER.
  • Valuables - Please leave these things at home or give them to someone you trust to avoid getting lost or misplaced while you are being treated or prepared for transfer.
  • Under some circumstances, you may have to spend some time waiting. We ask your patience and understanding. We always try to address your needs as soon as possible.
  • Carry a vaccination card for all your family members with their most current vaccination status.
  • If you are with a patient brought to the ER, respect his/her privacy and that of others in the next care area. Either remain with the patient or go to the ER waiting area.
  • Do not smoke, SCBH is a smoke free facility. Refrain from using cell phones in the patient care area.
  • Do not give food or drink to the patient even if they ask for it. This may delay treatment or endanger the patient's life.
  • Please do not request us to give you a ride home or fill your prescription. SCBH will provide adequate medication to get you through until you visit your local pharmacy.
  • Remember to follow up with your primary physician as indicated.
Environmental Services:
In addition to managing the facility-wide day-to-day environmental operations, this department is very involved in security, safety and most recently bioterrorism and disaster preparedness. Our personnel has been trained in their respective roles and responsibilities should such an event occur in our facility or community. All community entities have been working together in this effort.
Health Information and Technology:
Staff ensures that health records are complete, accurate and available when needed most. They are responsible for the collection, storage, coding, processing, analysis, interpretation, application, privacy and sharing of information for a wide range of purposes in the healthcare setting. Records are accessible to the physician 24 hours a day, office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to receive other medical record requests.
Helicopter Transfer:
Available as appropriate with arrangements made by the physician or designated staff for transfer to another treatment center as related to your medical condition.
Home Health:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm M-F or as prearranged by staff

  • Skilled care
  • Maintenance Care
  • Medication Management
  • IV Therapy Homemaker
  • Aide, Respite
  • Tele at home pt. monitoring
  • Assisted living - Paris Apartments
Home Health
 
Hospice:

Rice Hospice-Benson provides comprehensive end of life care to patients and families whose treatment goals are comfort rather than cure. Care takes place wherever the patient chooses to reside. For questions or referral to Rice Hospice-Benson, please call 1-800-336-7423 or visit our website at www.ricehospice.com to learn more.

Bereavement and Grief counseling services are also available at SCBH. The counselor visits SCBH on a regular basis and can provide you with the resources you may need. Please call 1-800-336-7423 to make an appointment.
Laboratory:
Lab personnel provide laboratory analysis of blood and body fluids (hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, serology), provide compatible blood for transfusions (blood banking), prepare and send specimens for analysis at reference labs. Outpatient services provided with provider orders, M-F, 7:00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m. Inpatient services provided 24 hours a day with provider orders, personnel on-call after 5:00 p.m.
Laboratory
Obstetrics/Nursery:

The LDRP (labor, delivery, recovery, post-partum) room offers a homelike atmosphere in a safe, professional hospital setting. The room provides complete privacy during the birthing process and recovery. In addition, we try to accommodate your family throughout your entire stay.

Pain Relief Options - While in labor, you can take advantage of several pain control measures. Please ask the nurse to explain these options to you on admission.

Rooming-In - Your baby can remain with you in the LDRP room if you choose. Staff will be available to care for and monitor your baby in this setting.

Nursery - A separate room (close to the LDRP room) where your baby will be cared for and monitored by well trained staff while away from you. For safety precautions, this area remains locked at all times.

Breastfeeding and post partum support is provided by our staff. They are happy to answer your questions and help address any concerns you may have.
Occupational Therapy:
These services are available at SCBH by appointment, M-F, in a new, up-to-date department. Professional therapists utilize purposeful occupations and/or activities that restore an individual's capacity to its fullest potential and to perform the tasks of daily living essential to the maintenance of an independent lifestyle. Therapists work with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems from disease or injury. Speciality areas also include lymphedema management and vestibular rehabilitation.
Oncology & IV Therapy:

Oncology & IV TherapyRegistered nurses who have received special training and education are available to administer your chemotherapy or other intravenous therapies on an as needed basis. Support and education for patients and families regarding their cancer or other diseases and related treatments are also provided. SCBH staff works closely with your oncologist and/or physician in all aspects of your therapy and progress monitoring.

A warm, comfortable, and private setting is provided for you while you receive your treatments. Your family is always welcome to accompany you as you desire.

Pharmacy:
Staff pharmacist is available in-house from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. M-F, a pharmacist will be on call at all times. Pharmacy personnel are responsive to needs and expectations of patients and/or families by providing optimum patient services possible for the current standard of care for all ages.

They maintain adequate medication supply, prepare, label and dispense pharmaceuticals, distribute drugs, provide sterile product preparation, monitor adverse drug reaction, provide patient and staff education, clinical pharmacokinetics, supervise all medication storage and preparation. SCBH will only dispense adequate supply of medication to ER patient until such time that prescription can be filled at a local pharmacy.
Physical Therapy:

Physical TherapyServices are available at SCBH, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

M-F In a new, fully equipped department. Professional therapists are here to assist each client in a personalized treatment program to restore them to previous functional levels. Therapists work with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems from either disease or injury. Physical therapists are certified and licensed by the State of Minnesota through the State Board of Physical Therapy.
Radiology:
  • Diagnostic x-rays - 24hrs/day
  • CT Scans - 24hrs/day
  • Mammography - M - F
  • Ultrasound - M, T, W, & F
  • Echo - Wednesday & Friday
  • MRI - Friday
  • Dexascan - 4th Monday @ noon
  • Nuclear Med - as needed
  • EEG - as needed
  • Plethysmography - as needed
Speech Therapy & Swallow Evaluation:
Services maximize an individual's capabilities to their fullest potential to live independently with communication, cognitive and swallowing abilities. Some patients who have suffered a stroke will benefit from speech/swallow therapies.
Surgery and Same Day Procedures:

The surgical team has received specialized training in operating room protocols and is prepared to assist the surgeon in performing surgical procedures that can safely be done at SCBH. In some cases, you may have to remain hospitalized and in other instances you will be able to go home the same day as your procedure is done.

Following your procedure, nursing staff will monitor your post surgical recovery along with a check by the surgeon and the anesthetist to make sure your body is responding appropriately and help prevent adverse effects.

One day of the surgeon's outreach visits is usually reserved to perform endoscopies (gastroscopies and colonoscopies) which have been previously scheduled. However, staff and equipment are available for the surgeon to perform a scope during any of his visits and on emergency basis. For the most part, preliminary scheduling is done by your physician and clinic nurse.

Additional surgical cases include ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedic, podiatry and urology procedures. Anesthesia services are available on a full-time basis which allows procedures to be scheduled and performed with utmost expediency for you, the patient.
Wellness:
  • Back screens
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Grief Counseling
  • Cardiac Support Group
  • Diabetes Support Group
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.....

Please call 320-843-4232 or 800-324-0787
Refer to the outreach calendar & in the Swift County Monitor & area newspapers.
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