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CMS SOM App. U, Tag R218
(iii) Bedding appropriate to the weather and climate
Interpretive Guidelines: §403.742(b)(2)(iii)
The RNHCI must provide patients with bedding which is appropriate to the weather and
climate. For instance, the bedding in the winter months may be heavier and the patients
may have additional blankets to provide a comfortable setting. In addition to weather and
climate, bedding should also be maintained appropriately based on the temperature
being maintained by the RNHCI. If the indoor temperature is being adequately
maintained, heavier or lighter bedding may not be necessary. Bedding for comfort should
also be based on considerations of patient needs or wishes within reason.
Survey Procedures:
• Verify if bedding is appropriate to weather and climate, including based on the
temperature at which the facility is being maintained.
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
ea028599879e38f58b558cbb7685383cffaf814d8e4567c0cfc19ccd0c86165f
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