Content Summary : PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1. To assure appropriate daily skilled nursing services or daily skilled rehabilitation services in an individualized manner to eligible patients. 2. To work in cooperation with all area providers of skilled nursing facilities to assure patients are appropriately admitted and retained in the swing bed program in accordance with South Dakota Department of Health regulations. 3. To provide specialized rehabilitative services needed by patients to improve and maintain the highest possible level of functioning. 4. To ensure patients have a planned program of continuing care after discharge that promotes their highest level of functioning. 5. To provide educational opportunities that will maintain and enhance the professional knowledge and expertise of those providing care to swing bed patients. 6. To comply with all South Dakota Department of Health regulations governing swing-bed patients.