Minnesota SF1861 modifies licensing conditions for hospital swing beds, including length of stay limits and reporting requirements.

Minnesota SF1861 amends the licensing conditions for hospital swing beds. The commissioner of health must approve a license condition for swing beds if the hospital meets eligibility criteria, complies with Medicare conditions, and agrees to limit patient stays to 40 days unless an emergency extension is approved. Hospitals must report statistical data on swing bed utilization, including the number of beds, admissions, discharges, and patient days. Critical access hospitals in Cook County are exempt from certain conditions.

Minnesota SF1861 modifies licensing conditions for hospital swing beds, including length of stay limits and reporting requirements.

Minnesota SF1861 amends the licensing conditions for hospital swing beds. The commissioner of health must approve a license condition for swing beds if the hospital meets eligibility criteria, complies with Medicare conditions, and agrees to limit patient stays to 40 days unless an emergency extension is approved. Hospitals must report statistical data on swing bed utilization, including the number of beds, admissions, discharges, and patient days. Critical access hospitals in Cook County are exempt from certain conditions.