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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L696
§418.106(e)(2)(B) - Discuss the hospice policies and procedures for managing the
safe use and disposal of controlled drugs with the patient or representative and the
family in a language and manner that they understand to ensure that these parties
are educated regarding the safe use and disposal of controlled drugs; and
Interpretive Guidelines §418.106(e)(2)(B)
The hospice’s policies and procedures may also address the safe use and disposal of
controlled drugs at other times, such as when a drug is discontinued, a new controlled
drug is ordered, or when the patient dies.
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
de9101553dd8d129a613014a0b4e56ab4120e989dff291110b95e997714af184
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