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CMS SOM App. H, Tag V406
§ 494.60(c)(3) - The dialysis facility must make accommodations to provide for patient
privacy when patients are examined or treated and body exposure is required.
Interpretive Guidance § 494.60(c)(3)
Page 175 of 420
Privacy must be provided for the use of a bedpan or commode during dialysis, initiating and
discontinuing treatment when the vascular access is placed in an intimate area, for physical
exams, and for sensitive communications.
There should be sufficient numbers of privacy screens or other methods of visual separation
available and used to afford patients full visual privacy when indicated. Exam rooms should
have a door or other method to ensure privacy can be provided. Arrangements for private
conversations may need to be outside of the patient treatment area in a private location.
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- cms.gov
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- 2026-07-22
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- som-2026-07-22
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