US · guidance
CMS SOM App. B, Tag G538
[§484.55(c) … The comprehensive assessment must accurately reflect the patient's
status, and must include, at a minimum, the following information:]
§484.55(c)(6) The patient’s primary caregiver(s), if any, and other available
supports, including their:
(i) Willingness and ability to provide care, and
(ii) Availability and schedules;
History
Rev. 219; Issued: 04-12-24; Effective: 04-12-24; Implementation: 04-12-24
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
d6f67b6a4b2dd23fdd9b50ac1ab5a61a454f16dda87beebb93781528eb81f19f
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