· Pradeep Pandey · Healthcare Operations
How to Stay CMS Compliant with Nurse Scheduling at Critical Access Hospitals
A CMS surveyor does not grade whether your staffing felt right. They check whether your records prove the required nurse was on duty and the on-call practitioner was available. A Critical Access Hospital can staff adequately and still draw a finding because it cannot produce that proof on request. This guide covers what §485.635 requires, the records a surveyor asks for, and how to keep them current without adding hours to your week.