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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L829
§418.110(f) Standard: Patient areas
The hospice must provide a home-like atmosphere and ensure that patient areas are
designed to preserve the dignity, comfort, and privacy of patients.
(1) The hospice must provide—
(i) Physical space for private patient and family visiting;
(ii) Accommodations for family members to remain with the patient
throughout the night; and
(iii) Physical space for family privacy after a patient's death.
(2) The hospice must provide the opportunity for patients to receive visitors at any
hour, including infants and small children.
Interpretive Guidelines §418.110(f)
A homelike atmosphere de-emphasizes the institutional character of the setting to the
extent possible.
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
c59e65e384902b701109d9fe4ee95ed1c2dbc0a6035078858cfc549923abc6fe
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