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SPECIALTY CLINIC

24-Hour, Physician-Staffed Emergency Department
Because emergency care is one of  the most important services we provide, Sweeny Community Hospital has just opened a new, $2.1 million Emergency Department with room to handle the ever-increasing number of patients seen here annually. In March 2005,  the state designated SCH as a Level IV Trauma Center. The SCH Emergency Department is staffed by a physician and registered nurses, with ancillary services available 24 hours a day. The doctors are also hospitalists who can admit patients and oversee their care.

Laboratory Testing: Serving the needs of the hospital's inpatients and ER, as well as outpatients and clients interested in Health Awareness Testing Some tests are available with or without a doctor's order. For information, call (979) 548-1576.

Diagnostic X-Ray, CT & Abdominal Ultrasound: Physician order required. To schedule a test, contact the Radiology Department, (979) 548-1575.

Cardiopulmonary Services: EKGs, echocardiography, cardiac stress testing & monitoring, arterial and vascular studies, pulmonary function testing. Tests are available on inpatient or outpatient basis. Physician order required. A registered echo and vascular technologist is on staff. To schedule a test, call (979) 548-1565.

Physical Therapy
     Sweeny Community Hospital offers superior physical therapy, administered one-on-one by licensed staff at locations in Sweeny and West Columbia. In Sweeny, PT services are based at The Wellness Center, 505 N. Main . The hospital also provides physical therapy at a satellite location, the Kittie Nash Groce Rehabilitation Center at 301 Dance Drive, West Columbia .
     To schedule an appointment at The Wellness Center, call (979) 548-4004. For treatment in West Columbia , contact the Kittie Nash Groce staff at (979) 345-3168. A physician's referral is required.

Helping Hands & Hearts Hospice
Lake Jackson
(979) 297-2774
http://www.brazoriacountyhospice.org/

Hospice Care Team
Lake Jackson
(866) 323-1133
www.hospicecareteam.org

AMED Community Hospice
Texas City
(800) 377-7260
www.amedhomehealth.com

Respite Care
     Sometimes a person isn't well enough to stay home alone, yet not sick enough to be a full-fledged hospital patient. For people who need something in the middle, Sweeny Community Hospital offers Respite Care.

When a client is admitted for Respite Care, a registered nurse determines what level of care will be assigned based on the estimated average of nursing hours required to meet the client's needs.  If the client's status changes while at the hospital, a new level of care will be assigned, or the client could be admitted as a patient if necessary.  At the time of arrival for Respite Care, insurance information will be collected and kept on file in the event of a medical illness necessitating admission.

Respite Care clients are encouraged to bring reading material, hobbies, craft items, etc. that can help make SCH feel like home. Clients who can walk or use a wheelchair may take their meals in their rooms or in the hospital dining room.

Insurance does not pay for Respite Care, so the bill for the estimated length of stay must be paid privately and in advance. Deposits also may be made in advance. 

All medications for the Respite Care client must be brought from home in pharmacy-labeled containers. Any medications or supplies provided by SCH will be billed separately from the charges for Respite Care. The responsible party for the client must maintain supplies of medications and personal items, such as diapers, pads, etc. 

“Sitters” (or someone to stay with the client), may be required for confused or disoriented clients. Sitters are not provided by Sweeny Community Hospital. For more information about Respite Care or to arrange services contact Sherri Pierce, Director of Nursing at 548-1570.