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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W204
§483.440(b)(5)(i) and, with the consent of the client, parents (if the client is a minor) or legal
guardian, provide a copy to authorized persons and agencies; and
Guidance §483.440(b)(5)(i)
When the client is discharged, the receiving entity (another ICF/IID, waiver home, family home,
nursing home, etc.) is provided a copy of the discharge summary. The ICF/IID should obtain
written consent to share this information with the persons who will be providing services to the
client in the future and their parents/or legal guardians. Sharing the discharge summary with
State Agencies as applicable is determined by state requirements.
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
f913287ff4ecff5be3548c1dc18e55874ebc5c6255573ca3c0b01915a2822ced
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