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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W200
§483.440(b)(3) A preliminary evaluation must contain background information as well as
currently valid assessments of functional developmental, behavioral, social, health and
nutritional status to determine if the facility can provide for the client's needs and if the client
is likely to benefit from placement in the facility.
Guidance §483.440(b)(3)
The preliminary evaluation contains specific information useful to determine if the facility can
meet the client’s needs and if the client can benefit from placement.
The facility makes every reasonable effort to gather all available data to assist in their
determination.
Background information would include information that gives insight into the clients’ previous
living environments and programming efforts.
The assessment must include a consideration as to whether reasonable accommodation as
required by the Americans with Disabilities Act would enable the client to benefit from
placement in facility.
§483.440(b)(4) If a client is to be either transferred or discharged, the facility must- -
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
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