US · guidance
CMS SOM App. B, Tag G612
§484.60(e) Standard: Written information to the patient
The HHA must provide the patient and caregiver with a copy of written instructions
outlining:
Interpretive Guidelines §484.60(e)
The documents listed in (e)(1)-(5) must be provided to the patient and/or their his/her
caregiver and representative (if any) no later than the next visit after the plan of care has
been approved by the physician or allowed practitioner. The written information should
be updated as the plan of care changes. Clear written communication between the HHA
and the patient and the patient’s caregiver and representative (if any) helps ensure that
patients and families understand what services to expect from the HHA, the purpose of
each service and when to expect the services.
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
5b55431fe05ea4b035f98f710838cb3e30f680347080d61cabf67db6eea37164
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