Revisions to State Operations Manual (SOM), Appendix W for CAHs

From: CMS Transmittal 138 (Pub. 100-07) – 4/7/15

Summary of Changes:

Appendix W, Survey Protocol, Regulations and Interpretive Guidance for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Swing Beds in CAHs, is being revised to reflect recent regulation changes. We are also taking this opportunity to make clarifications and updates to existing guidance.