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CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-0826
§482.43(c)Standard: Transfer protocols
Effective July 1, 2025, the hospital must have written
policies and procedures for transferring patients under its care (inclusive of inpatient services)
to the appropriate level of care (including to another hospital) as needed to meet the needs of
the patient. The hospital must also provide annual training to relevant staff regarding the
hospital policies and procedures for transferring patients under its care.
Interpretive Guidance §482.43(c):
Guidance Pending
Survey Procedures §482.43(c):
Guidance Pending
History
Rev. 238; Issued: 03-20-26; Effective: 09-05-25; Implantation: 09-05-25
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
a4698a16fc79c8b545a201b49f068558a233d1f8b346e9231e0224ed5b31696d
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