Swing Bed continues to be a critical program and revenue source for Critical Access Hospitals. However, because the Swing Bed regulatory requirements are different than those for acute care, it continues to be an area of confusion. Part 1 will review the most recent Swing Bed Conditions of Participation (CoPs), State Operations Manual Appendix PP, and Medicare Benefit Policy Manuals, including Chapter 8. The webinar will review criteria for swing bed admission; financial considerations including per-diem reimbursement and what services can be billed separately; pre-admission and admission processes including physician certification; multi-disciplinary assessment and plan of care; and discharge processes.