US · guidance
CMS SOM App. H, Tag V468
§ 494.70(b) - Standard: Right to be informed regarding the facility’s discharge and transfer
policies. The patient has the right to –
(1) Be informed of the facility’s policies for transfer, routine or involuntary discharge, and
discontinuation of services to patients; and
Interpretive Guidance §494.70(b)(1)
Patients must be given information about the facility policies for routine and involuntary
discharges.
Refer to the Condition for Governance at V766-V767 for involuntary discharge or transfer
requirements and guidance, including acceptable reasons for involuntary discharge. Use those
tags for failure to follow the involuntary discharge procedures. Use this tag for failure to inform
patients about the transfer and discharge policies.
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- 2026-07-22
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