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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L702
§418.106(f)(2) The hospice must ensure that the patient, where appropriate, as well
as the family and/or other caregiver(s), receive instruction in the safe use of durable
medical equipment and supplies. The hospice may use persons under contract to
ensure patient and family instruction. The patient, family, and/or caregiver must be
able to demonstrate the appropriate use of durable medical equipment to the
satisfaction of the hospice staff.
Interpretive Guidelines §418.106(f)(2)
The instruction given to the patient/family on the use of the DME and supplies must be
documented in the patient’s clinical record, as well as the patient/family’s understanding
of the safe use of the DME and supplies.
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
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