CAH Quality Network Conditions of Participation

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services develops Conditions of Participation (CoPs) that Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) must meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. These health and safety standards are the foundation for improving quality and protecting the health and safety of patients. CoPs apply to all areas of a healthcare organization.

CoPs Resources

• State Operations Manual Appendix W
• North Dakota CAH Conditions of Participation (CoP) Checklist, November 2023
• Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) & CoPs
• Life Safety Code
• For more information on the Division of Health Facilities, visit the North Dakota Department of Health website

CAH Deficiencies and Plans of Correction

To view results of other North Dakota CAHs state surveys, please visit the Virtual Library of Shared Tools. Also, remember to share your survey results and plans of correction with the Network. If you need sign-in information for the Virtual Library, contact Jody Ward, Program Director at (701) 858-6729.