CMS Updates State Operations Manual for Transplant Programs
Published: 10/21/2024
Sources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Relevant To:
- Critical Access Hospitals,
- Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released updates to Chapters 2 and 9, and to Appendix X of the State Operations Manual (SOM) for transplant programs. According to the CMS, the revised guidance provides a consistent approach to the transplant survey process and certification activities and incorporates feedback previously received from stakeholders.
Revisions include:
- Definitions: added a definition for United Network for Organ Sharing and expands the definition for th…