Swing Bed Training Program

The Swing Bed program allows a CAH to use their beds interchangeably for either acute care or post-acute care. A Swing Bed is a change in reimbursement status. The patient swings from receiving acute care services and reimbursement to receiving skilled nursing (SNF) services and reimbursement. In some circumstances, Critical Access Hospital Swing Bed regulations may be different than the Medicare long‐term care regulations. Our experts will walk you and your staff through the ins and outs of swing bed use and give you what you need to help your Critical Access Hospital succeed!

Swing Bed Training Program:

• On-site training for hospital staff
• Geared toward physicians, clinical staff and case managers
• Facilitated by an experienced RN consultant
• Tailored to meet specific needs

Swing Bed Manual:

• Comprehensive overview of Medicare regulations
• State-specific Medicaid regulations
• Resource links and sample documentation forms
• Includes laminated “Quick Reference Guide”

Swing Bed Training
On-site 4 hour session, maximum 50 participants 

-$1200 plus travel – CRHC Member Colorado CAHs
-$1800 plus travel – Non-member Colorado CAHs
-Please Inquire for CAHs outside of Colorado

On-site 1-2 hour training, customized for physicians with limited time availability

-$500/hr plus travel – CRHC Member Colorado CAHs
- $750/hr plus travel – Non-member Colorado CAHs
-Please Inquire for CAHs outside of Colorado 

Swing Bed Manual
Medicare only………………….No Charge for Colorado CAHs (PDF File), $199 for out of state CAHs

***The Colorado Rural Health Center is now available to sponsor on-site swing bed training with your facility. Spaces are limited, so please contact Caleb Siem at cs@coruralhealth.org to schedule your onsite swing bed training.

To schedule swing bed training or obtain swing bed manuals for your state, contact:
Caleb Siem, CAH Program Manager
1-800-851-6782 • cs@coruralhealth.org