US · guidance
CMS SOM App. J, Tag W133
§483.420(a)(9) Ensure clients the opportunity to communicate, associate and meet privately
with individuals of their choice,
Guidance §483.420(a)(9)
Privacy must be provided for both face-to-face interactions and electronic interactions.
The facility must provide opportunities for the client to communicate, through regular mail,
telephone and/or electronic mail and meet in private with persons of their choice (e.g., friends
from the community, family members, and advocates). There may be instances where legal
guardians override the wishes of the client. In these instances, the facility should be actively
working with the legal guardian and the client to reach the maximum agreeable level of
interaction for the client.
Space must be provided for clients to receive visitors in reasonable comfort and privacy.
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
8c15d5f6d19fb558e6726ecd364040f4f322be709049ec0a63bbeedf6de9123b
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