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CMS SOM App. FC, Tag M0185
§485.910(g)(2) Each death referenced in paragraph (g)(1) of this section must be reported
to CMS Regional Office by telephone no later than close of business the next business day
following knowledge of the client’s death.
Interpretive Guidelines §485.910(g)(2)
At the time of the entrance conference request a list of all deaths at the facility which are
associated with or occurred while the client was in restraint or seclusion. During
interviews with staff inquire as to any deaths that have occurred at the facility while a
client was in restraint or seclusion. Review documentation of reporting to the CMS
Regional office to verify timely reporting.
History
Rev. 196, Issued: 01-10-20, Effective: 01-10-20, Implementation: 01-10-20
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
06644bd75ecacfa4ac8ac1e2b42bbd96f30ec16be3aed845907de9b45db3823f
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