Conditions of Participation for Community Mental Health Centers and Supporting Regulations (CMS-10506)

The information collection requirements contained in this information collection request are among other requirements classified as (or known as) the CoPs which are based on criteria prescribed in law and are standards designed to ensure that each facility has properly trained staff to provide the appropriate safe physical environment for patients. These particular standards reflect comparable standards developed by industry organizations such as the Joint Commission. The primary users of this information will be State agency surveyors, CMS and community mental health centers (CMHCs )for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Medicare CoPs as well as ensuring the quality of care provided by CMHCs to patients.

The latest form for Conditions of Participation for Community Mental Health Centers and Supporting Regulations (CMS-10506) expires 2023-04-30 and can be found here.

42 CFR 485.910(a)(1) - Client Rights

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