Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation: Five-Part Webinar Series
Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation Webinar Series
This five-part webinar series provides Critical Access Hospitals with practical guidance on complying with CMS Conditions of Participation in Appendix W. Participants will gain a clear understanding of recent regulatory updates, including patient rights and obstetrical care requirements, and learn strategies to address common compliance challenges such as nursing care plans, medication management, informed consent, and survey readiness.
Tuesdays, 8:00 – 10:00 AM MT
January 13, 2026 | Part One: Governance, Emergency Services, and CAH Core Requirements
January 20, 2026 | Part Two: Pharmacy and Dietary Services
January 27, 2026 | Part Three: Infection Prevention, Medication Administration, and Care Planning
February 3, 2026 | Part Four: Clinical Documentation, Quality Improvement, and Obstetrical Services
February 10, 2026 | Part Five: Patient Rights, Restraints, and Communication
PRICING
MHA Member Facility $750
Non-Member Facility $950
This registration fee is a per-facility charge, meaning individuals from the same facility location (city) may attend at no additional cost. However, sharing login credentials with individuals at a differing location will generate an additional registration fee. This balance will be billed to the facility.
Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing Officer, Compliance Officer, Emergency Department Personnel, Joint Commission Coordinator, Medical Records, Quality Improvement Personnel, Risk Manager, Legal Counsel.
Part One: Governance, Emergency Services, and CAH Core Requirements
Overview of CMS Conditions of Participation for Critical Access Hospitals, including governance, telemedicine agreements, EMTALA, emergency preparedness, and the 96-hour length-of-stay requirement.
Part Two: Pharmacy and Dietary Services
CMS compliance requirements for CAH pharmacy and dietary services, including pharmacist oversight, medication security, compounding pharmacies, and nutritional care standards.
Part Three: Infection Prevention, Medication Administration, and Care Planning
CMS standards for infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, medication administration time frames, and patient plan-of-care requirements in Critical Access Hospitals.
Part Four: Clinical Documentation, Quality Improvement, and Obstetrical Services
CMS requirements for CAH documentation, QAPI programs, Swing Bed patient rights, and updated obstetrical service standards.
Part Five: Patient Rights, Restraints, and Communication
CMS Patient Rights Conditions of Participation, including restraint standards, grievance processes, interpreter services, and hospital visitation requirements.
