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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L576
§418.58(e)(3) That one or more individual(s) who are responsible for operating the
quality assessment and performance improvement program are designated.
Interpretive Guidelines §418.58(e)(3)
The governing body is responsible for assuring that the QAPI program is working to
address any problem areas in patient care and hospice operations, and to improve
performance in these areas. The governing body must also appoint individuals who will
operate the QAPI program for the hospice.
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
7dc162082f322f769c8ce600f68cb50a7acf73a7676d1704a4e64a0f76dc7a10
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