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CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-0173
[Unless superseded by State law that is more restrictive --]
§482.13(e)(8)(iii) - Each order for restraint used to ensure the physical safety of the non-violent or
non-self-destructive patient may be renewed as authorized by hospital policy.
Interpretive Guidelines §482.13(e)(8)(iii)
Hospitals have the flexibility to determine time frames for the renewal of orders for restraint of the non-violent, non-self-destructive patient. These time frames should be addressed in hospital policies and
procedures.
Survey Procedures §482.13(e)(8)(iii)
• Review the hospital policy on renewal of restraint orders for the management of non-violent,
non-self-destructive patient behavior.
• Interview staff and review the medical record documentation to ensure that practice is consistent
with the hospital policy.
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
656a4120d7e013d8b1a10971fa95587b9b51838755d9541877f89ca88baaaaf3
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