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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W372
§483.460(k)(5) The client's physician is informed of the interdisciplinary team's decision that
self-administration of medications is an objective for the client;
Guidance §483.460(k)(5)
While the IDT may set an objective of self administration of medication for a client, they are
required to notify the client’s physician of this proposed objective. If the client’s physician
objects on medical grounds, the team must not proceed with the objective until such time as a
discussion is held with the physician and he/she agrees to proceed after receiving additional
information.
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
c3d3a3f23faa58fb4add49fbb5871d85781a820085fc8ce2a5823a77c47dea2b
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