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CMS SOM App. B, Tag G712
[§484.75(b) Standard: Responsibilities of skilled professionals
Skilled professionals
must assume responsibility for, but not be restricted to, the following:]
(4) Patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
Survey Procedures §484.75(b)(4)
Home visit observations with direct care observation and patient interview should assist
in determining compliance with this requirement. The clinical record should reflect the
education and counseling provided by skilled professionals to the patient, caregiver, and
family (see also §484.75(b)(5)).
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
9cf555b3593e974e5a526ae41a876e3dfb099f4cfb98bdcc3a1f589ceb72a2a8
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