Swing Bed Programs: Navigating the Pre-Admission Process
August 19, 2025To maintain compliance with CMS’ swing bed requirements, rural and critical access hospitals (CAHs) must have robust processes in place to screen patients for eligibility, beginning on the first day of their acute hospital stay. In the second session of our swing bed webinar series, we share best practices to help hospitals establish these processes and assess their readiness for a swing bed program. We’ll be joined by Dena Klockman, Eastern Plains CFO at Banner Health, who will share insights from her organization’s swing bed program experience.
See the other sessions in the series:
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize patient eligibility for swing beds according to the latest Medicare requirements.
- Develop processes to screen for swing bed eligibility among the patients you serve.
- Perform a readiness assessment to identify whether your hospital is prepared to successfully implement a swing bed program.
CPE Information
1.00 CPE Credit (pending approval)
One CPE credit (pending approval) in the Specialized Knowledge field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
Who’s This For
Rural hospital administrators, CFOs, COOs, CNOs, care management professionals, and utilization review/case managers.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and answer the poll questions in order to receive CPE credit.
Refund Policy
There is no fee associated with this event.
Program Level
Basic
Recommended Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Advanced Preparation
None
If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Presenters
Valorie Clouse, Dena Klockman, CFO - Eastern Plains Banner Health