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CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-1115
§482.55(c)(1) Protocols must be consistent with nationally recognized and evidence-
based guidelines for the care of patients with emergency conditions, including but not
limited to patients with obstetrical emergencies, complications, and immediate post-delivery care.
Interpretive Guidance §482.55(c)(1):
Guidance Pending
Survey Procedures §482.55(c)(1):
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
6db4456f2865ebd3c9a3dda6c1f633551794bd33166bf87ca184eda94ac751c3
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