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CMS SOM App. FC, Tag M0299

§485.917(e)(3) That one or more individual(s) who are responsible for operating the

activein force · 2026-07-22 – presentas-observed

QAPI program are designated.

Interpretive Guidelines §485.917(e)(3)

There is no requirement that this person be full time QAPI. The employee is selected

based upon training or experience with a QAPI program.

History

Rev. 196, Issued: 01-10-20, Effective: 01-10-20, Implementation: 01-10-20

Provenance

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Retrieved
2026-07-22
Edition
som-2026-07-22
Content hash
944ed5b6b19ef36f2bbfe46141015cb74bfc75e0ffa9d0fd7c4343fcb21607f0
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