Swing Bed Program
Swing Bed programs cater to patients requiring additional care during their transition from hospitalization, providing rehabilitation services before they can safely return to their homes. Because our swing bed program is located within our hospital, we are ideally suited to manage more complex patients. We’re proud to offer round-the-clock care to ensure patients reach optimal strength and wellness following a hospital stay related to surgery, illness, or injury.
Experience exceptional service from our hospitalists, physical, occupational, recreational and speech therapists. If the need arises, patients are never more than a few seconds away from emergency medical care.
Benefits and Services:
- Private patient rooms
- Physical, occupational, recreational, and speech therapy
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Onsite Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Medical Doctors who manage medications, coordinate care with specialists, and address acute medical needs
- Lab and Diagnostic Imaging onsite
- 24/7 Emergency Department onsite
- Onsite Wound Certified RN
- IV therapy
- Activities and Day Room available
- Nutrition counseling
- Fresh, made-to-order meals
- Social services
- Personal help with the transition from acute hospital care to home
- Transportation to post-acute appointments
Each patient will receive personal attention from our nursing staff and a quiet, peaceful private room to recuperate.
Washington State Department of Health Designations:
Trauma Level V
Cardiac Level II
Stroke Level III
Rehabilitation Services
- Physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies
- Therapies scheduled as practical to what patients can tolerate
- Modified barium swallow studies, home safety evaluations, animal assisted therapy, horticulture therapy and community reintegration.
Other Hospital Amenities
Our hospital amenities further enhance the patient experience, offering conveniences such as the Vista Cafe, public Wi-Fi, a pet visitation program for eligible dogs, and free parking for visitors and guests. We also ensure that clinical staff accompany patients to medical appointments, providing continuity of care and support throughout the recovery process.
Referrals & Tours
For more information about our Swing Bed Program, to arrange a referral, or to schedule a tour, please contact us at 425-831-3582 or fax 425-831-2369.
Meet Our Care Team
Debby Martin
Kevin Trippe
ARNP, GNP
Debby Martin
Debby Martin serves patients at Snoqualmie Valley, where she aims to genuinely connect with her patients while providing exceptional care.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in equestrian studies before returning to her roots in nursing and geriatric care. As a child, Debby visited nursing homes with her mother, also a nurse, and fell in love with the patients. Debby attended Seattle University where she received her ARNP and GNP.
Before joining SVH, she worked at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett as a hospitalist but has also worked in many Skilled Nursing Facilities with geriatric patients for Swedish Residential Care and prior to that for The Everett Clinic.
Debby has taught and trained both horse and rider for more than 20 years and also participates in dressage. She lives in Redmond where she owns a dressage boarding and training facility.
ARNP
Kevin Trippe
Meet Kevin Trippe, Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner at Snoqualmie Valley Health. Kevin earned his degree from the Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, showcasing his dedication to high-quality education and training. His decision to treat the community he lives in is driven by a desire to contribute to the well-being of his neighbors, fostering a sense of accountability that motivates him to provide excellent care on a daily basis.
As a dedicated member of the Snoqualmie Valley community, Kevin Trippe brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to providing exceptional healthcare to his neighbors. Living in North Bend, Kevin chose SVH as his professional home because of his strong belief in the importance of small, local healthcare options that prioritize patient-focused care.
Kevin’s philosophy of care revolves around practicing evidence-based medicine aligned with individualized patient goals. He places a high priority on ensuring that patients and their families fully understand the care provided, fostering transparency and trust in the healthcare journey.
Originally from Michigan, Kevin is happily married with one dog. Beyond his professional commitments, he enjoys skiing and fly fishing, taking full advantage of the outdoor opportunities the valley has to offer.