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CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-0021
§482.11(a) The hospital must be in compliance with applicable Federal laws related
to the health and safety of patients.
Survey Procedures §482.11(a)
Interview the CEO, or appropriate individual designated by the hospital, to determine whether the
hospital is in compliance with Federal laws related to patient health and safety. (For example, ask if the
hospital was cited since its last survey for any violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
related to denying people with disabilities access to care. If so, verify that satisfactory corrections have
been made to bring the hospital into compliance with that law.) Refer or report noted noncompliance
with Federal laws and regulations to the appropriate agency having jurisdiction (e.g., accessibility
issues, blood-borne pathogens, standard precautions, and TB control to OSHA; hazardous
chemical/waste issues to EPA; etc.)
History
Rev. 37, Issued: 10-17-08; Effective/Implementation Date: 10-17-08
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
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