Post-Survey Procedures for Swing-Bed Hospitals

2039 - Post-Survey Procedures for Swing-Bed Hospitals (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) To receive swing-bed approval, a hospital must be found in compliance with the provisions of 42 CFR Part 482.66 and the specific skilled nursing requirements in 42 CFR 483 that apply to swing-bed hospitals, see Appendix T. If a plan of correction is required following the survey, send a copy of Exhibit 162, “Request for a Plan of Correction Following an Initial Survey for Swing-bed Approval in a Hospital” to the provider. Effective dates for all swing-bed approvals are based on the provisions at 42 CFR 489.13 that state the agreements will be effective on the date the onsite survey is completed if all Federal requirements are met on the date of the survey. If the provider fails to meet any of the requirements, the approval will be effective on the earlier of the following dates: ● The date on which the hospital meets all requirements, or ● The date the hospital submits a correction plan acceptable to CMS.