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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W138
§483.420(a)(12) ensure that each client is dressed in his or her own clothing each day; and
Guidance §483.420(a)(12)
Clothing such as pajamas, underwear, socks, hats, mittens/gloves, and coats should be the
personal property of the client and not considered "stock" items. There should be no communal
clothes. If clients are unable to do their own personal laundry the facility must ensure that
clothing is properly laundered and returned to the appropriate client.
The staff of the facility should ensure that clients dress appropriately for the season and the
occasion by implementing training programs or guidance for the client as indicated.
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
7e860ef9ffbee3d0f668a5646fcf4f58d45c91f7ddb75af265bf31bf91f573f5
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