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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W315
§483.450(e)(4) for desired responses and adverse consequences by facility staff; and
Guidance §483.450(e)(4)
Direct support staff members are the people who most closely and most frequently observe and
record client behaviors. There should be evidence that the direct support staff receive
information via the IPP as to the behaviors to be observed, the side effects associated with the
medication, the amount and types of documentation required and the communication with
clinical staff which is indicated. See 483.430 (e)(1) for training on observations, documentation
and communication related to behavior management.
§483.450(e)(4)(ii) Gradually withdrawn
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
5251f5d04207d8e28baf0ee1e158c8fb4f4fa6c5379882e4e72976c2f464a99c
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