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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L637
§418.76(j) Standard: Homemaker qualifications
A qualified homemaker is—
(1) An individual who meets the standards in §418.202(g) and has successfully
completed hospice orientation addressing the needs and concerns of patients and
families coping with a terminal illness; or
(2) A hospice aide as described in §418.76.
Interpretive Guidelines §418.76(j)
Homemaker services may include assistance in maintaining a safe and healthy
environment for the patient/family and services to help the patient/family carry out the
treatment plan. See §418.202(g).
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
6eaa5f61138f8e17ab206b5b4ae0b1444e39fa40452036516599bdebf11cca3b
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