February 2002

Information Bulletin 02-1
CAH-1

Completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS) in Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

Purpose:

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify states and regional offices of a change in enforcing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) requirement for CAHs with swing-beds. See the attached memorandum for details.

This memorandum may also be accessed at the following website:

http://cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/survey-cert/letters.asp

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CMS web site addresses are subject to change. As MDH becomes aware of these changes we will update the CMS address on this bulletin.

If you have any questions regarding this Information Bulletin, please contact in writing:

Minnesota Department of Health
Health Regulation Division
Licensing and Certification Program
85 East Seventh Place
Suite 300
PO Box 64900
St. Paul, MN 55164-0900
Telephone: (651) 201-4101