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CMS SOM App. W, Tag C-0932

§485.623(c)(3) After consideration of State survey agency findings, CMS may waive

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

specific provisions of the Life Safety Code that, if rigidly applied, would result in

unreasonable hardship on the CAH, but only if the waiver does not adversely affect

the health and safety of patients.

Interpretive Guidelines §485.623(c)(3)

Guidance is pending and will be updated in future release.

Survey Procedures §485.623(c)(3)

Survey procedures are pending and will be updated in future release.

History

Rev. 200, Issued: 02-21-20; Effective: 02-21-20, Implementation: 02-21-20

Provenance

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Retrieved
2026-07-22
Edition
som-2026-07-22
Content hash
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