Events
Swing-bed Fundamentals
Rural hospitals with 100 or fewer licensed beds can participate in the swing-bed program. Swing beds can be used for acute care or post-acute (skilled nursing) patients. This online seminar describes the basic Medicare regulations for participating in the swing-bed program and explains the differences between the requirements for critical access and other rural hospitals.
Learning objectives
- Describe the regulatory requirements and related interpretative guidelines
- Discuss the differences in comprehensive assessment requirements in critical access and rural hospitals
- Explain patient eligibility criteria for admission to the swing-bed program
DATE
Sep. 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION
Virtual
Nancy Ruzicka
Consultant
Nancy Ruzicka is a consultant on state and federal rules, regulations and See more
