A revised version of the State Operation Manual for CAHs released by CMS

A revised version of the State Operation Manual for CAHs was released by CMS on June 7, 2013. Please double check to make sure you can demonstrate full compliance with the new revisions, which are printed in red-font in the State Operations Manual. You can access the updated version from the CMS Website at: http://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/som107ap_w_cah.pdf or in the electronic version of the Flex Coordinator Manual at: http://www.ruralcenter.org/tasc/flex-coordinator-manual

These extremely important revisions release on June 7, 2013 include, but are not limited to:

• C-0151 Standard: Compliance with Federal Laws and Regulations
• Regarding physician ownership, MD/DO 24/7 On-site presence
• C-0160 Condition of Participation (CoP): Status and Location
• C-0165 Standard: Location Relative to other facilities or necessary provider certification
• C-0221 Standard: Construction
• C-0273 Services furnished by CAH including those furnished through agreement or arrangement
• C-0281 Standard: Patient Services regarding diagnostic and therapeutic services
• C-0282 Laboratory Services
• C-0283 Radiology Services
• C-0284 Emergency procedures
• C-0302 CoP: Surgical Services