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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L565
§418.58(b)(3) The frequency and detail of the data collection must be approved by
the hospice’s governing body.
Interpretive Guidelines §418.58(b)(3)
The governing body may assume hands-on control of the QAPI program to ensure that
the program is in compliance with this rule, or it may choose to appoint one or more
individuals to handle the structure and administration of the QAPI program. The
governing body retains ultimate responsibility for the actions of the designated
individual(s).
History
Rev. 210; Issued:02-03-23; Effective:02-03-23; Implementation:02-03-23
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
0e52db3ea2f4015fd8cce53d0090723e5f1de14b853c9148dd8b7e84c82322d0
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