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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W310
§483.450(e)(1) The facility must not use drugs in doses that interfere with the individual
client's daily living activities.
Guidance §483.450(e)(1)
Clients are alert and available for participation in daily living activities.
Some medications administered for medical reasons or to manage behavior may cause
drowsiness as a side effect or due to an accumulation of the drug in the client’s system. For
clients who are observed to be sleeping in chairs during their work day, their programs or
recreational times, there should be evidence that the facility staff notified the medical staff and
an assessment was performed of the client including their medication regimen. Medical staff
should make adjustments to address the issue if indicated.
§483.450(e)(2) Drugs used for control of inappropriate behavior 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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