Please review and distribute to appropriate personnel the attached directive from CMS regarding the reporting requirement to CMS for deaths that are associated with restraints and/or seclusion.
Lorena Crowley, CMS Regional Office
303-844-6091
Lorena.crowley@cms.hhs.gov
CMS S&C: 14-27-Hospital-CAH/DPU
CMS RO8 - Reporting of Hospital Death Associated with Restraint or Seclusion
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