CMS Critical Access Hospital Swing Bed Requirements-Critical Access Hospital Swing Beds Presentation

Critical Access Hospital Swing Beds Presentation

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The document outlines the CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) with a focus on the Swing Beds program for 2024, presented by Laura A. Dixon, Esq. It highlights the need to comply with Medicare regulations and surveys published by CMS, emphasizing the importance of staying updated through resources like the Federal Register and the CMS website.<br /><br />Swing Bed services allow CAH facilities to use beds interchangeably for acute and skilled nursing care, providing essential rehabilitation services close to patients' homes, which is significant for Medicare reimbursement. Facilities must ensure compliance with patient rights, including access to necessary information, freedom from abuse, and the right to personal privacy. The comprehensive patient care plan and assessments are mandatory and must be developed and updated regularly with input from interdisciplinary teams, reflecting person-centered care.<br /><br />Key regulatory criteria include:<br />- Medicare patients must have a three-day qualifying inpatient stay before moving to a Swing Bed.<br />- Facilities must ensure residents' rights, including language-appropriate communication and access to medical records.<br />- Regular, thorough assessments and care plans are necessary for patient treatment and discharge planning.<br />- Proper documentation and notification procedures for transfers/discharges.<br />- Rigorous employee background checks to prevent hiring those guilty of abuse or neglect.<br /><br />The document also underscores the significance of additional patient rights, such as the right to manage personal affairs, to be informed about and participate in their care, and to receive trauma-informed care if necessary.<br /><br />Resources are provided for further information, including links to CMS manuals, web pages, and guidelines for maintaining compliance and accessing relevant updates and educational tools. The emphasis is on integrating trauma-informed care practices, regular updates to policies and procedures, and compliance with Medicare guidelines to ensure high-quality patient care.

Keywords

CMS Conditions of Participation

Critical Access Hospitals

Swing Beds program

Medicare regulations

patient rights

compliance

interdisciplinary teams

trauma-informed care

Federal Register

CMS website