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CMS SOM App. PP, Tag F925
§483.90(i)(4) Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of
pests and rodents.
GUIDANCE: §483.90(i)(4)
An “effective pest control program” is defined as measures to eradicate and contain
common household pests (e.g., bed bugs, lice, roaches, ants, mosquitoes, flies, mice, and
rats).
PROCEDURES: §483.90(i)(4)
As part of the overall review of the facility, look for signs of vermin. Evidence of pest
infestation in a particular space is an indicator of noncompliance.
PROBES: §483.90(i)(4)
Ask staff, residents and their representatives if they have observed any pests/vermin?
History
Rev. 173, Issued: 11-22-17, Effective: 11-28-17, Implementation: 11-28-17
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
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