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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W229
§483.440(c)(4)(i) Be stated separately, in terms of a single behavioral outcome;
Guidance §483.440(c)(4)(i)
Each objective clearly states one expected learning result.
"Single" behavioral outcome means that there is a separate objective assigned for each discrete
behavior that the team intends the client to learn. For example, "Mary will bake a cake and
clean the oven" are two separate behaviors and, therefore, should be stated in two separate
objectives. Completion of the morning hygiene routine includes programs for performance of
face washing, tooth brushing and hair combing which are three separate objectives; however,
the behavioral outcome for each would be the same (e.g. completion of the morning hygiene
routine).
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
2c31a9008d01753c84c524288062f72da05f3c4dfc121ee26baf5fc35e802b17
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