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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W231
§483.440(c)(4)(iii) Be expressed in behavioral terms that provide measurable indices of
performance;
Guidance §483.440(c)(4)(iii)
The desired learning outcome is stated in a manner which enables all staff working with the
client to consistently identify the target behavior and to clearly identify when it is being
displayed.
The objective is stated in a manner which permits it to be measured with quantifiable data.
"Behavioral" terms include only those behaviors which are "client" rather than staff oriented
and those that any person would agree can be seen or heard. Determine if all staff who work
with the client can define the exact same outcome on which to measure the client's
performance.
"Measurable indices of performance" are the quantifiable criteria to use in determining
successful achievement of the objective. Quantifiable criteria include various measurements of
intensity and duration. For example, "Client X will walk ten feet, with the use of her tripod
walker, on each of five (5) consecutive days."
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
7125caf94151275f286a19bad698f9c32efa4a967facedb4e580589155bf9725
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