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CMS SOM App. A, Tag A-1637
§482.61(b)(7) [Each patient must receive a psychiatric evaluation that must--] Include
an inventory of the patient’s assets in descriptive, not interpretive, fashion.
Interpretive Guidelines §482.61(b)(7):
Although the term “strength” is often used interchangeably with “assets,” only the assets
that describe personal factors on which to base the treatment plan or which are useful in
therapy represent personal strengths. Strengths are personal attributes, i.e., knowledge,
interests, skills, aptitudes, personal experiences, education, talents and employment
status, which may be useful in developing a meaningful treatment plan.
Survey Procedures §482.61(b)(7)
• Review the sample of medical records to verify the psychiatric evaluation includes
an inventory of the patient’s assets in descriptive form as personal attributes and
not in an interpretive fashion.
• Interview patients and family members or others significantly involved with the
patient to determine the patient’s strengths as personal attributes such as, the
patient’s personal interests, skills, talents, etc. are included in the record.
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
630bab50cb540b15f6ed77d615d79e417a0b9662587f771e43d42b85a12d4e84
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