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CMS SOM App. U, Tag R110

(5) Freedom from involuntary seclusion

activein force · 2026-07-22 – presentas-observed

Interpretive Guidelines: §403.730(c)(5)

Involuntary seclusion is the involuntary confinement of a person alone in a room or an

area where the person is physically prevented from leaving. A patient who is

involuntarily in a room isolated from the rest of a unit should be considered in seclusion.

RNHCIs may not use seclusion.

Survey Procedures:

• Interview staff and ask them if it is ever acceptable to confine an individual to a

room or area.

History

Rev. 239; Issued: 04-24-26; Effective: 04-24-26; Implementation: 04-24-26

Provenance

Source: cms.gov
Retrieved: 2026-07-22
Edition: som-2026-07-22
Content hash: b66ca79358712b4971085f2205c6afc109b2107314f63df3b176ce9633e5da97

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