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Title 42Public HealthPart / Section
Chapter IVCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services400 – 699
Subchapter GStandards and Certification482 – 498
Part 485Conditions of Participation: Specialized Providers485.50 – 485.920
Subpart EConditions of Participation: Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs)485.500 – 485.546
§ 485.500Basis and scope.
§ 485.502Definitions.
§ 485.504Basic requirements.
§ 485.506Designation and certification of REHs.
§ 485.508Condition of participation: Compliance with Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
§ 485.510Condition of participation: Governing body and organizational structure of the REH
§ 485.512Condition of participation: Medical staff.
§ 485.514Condition of participation: Provision of services.
§ 485.516Condition of participation: Emergency services.
§ 485.518Condition of participation: Laboratory services.
§ 485.520Condition of participation: Radiologic services.
§ 485.522Condition of participation: Pharmaceutical services.
§ 485.524Condition of participation: Additional outpatient medical and health services.
§ 485.526Condition of participation: Infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship programs.
§ 485.528Condition of participation: Staffing and staff responsibilities.
§ 485.530Condition of participation: Nursing services.
§ 485.532Condition of participation: Discharge planning.
§ 485.534Condition of participation: Patient's rights.
§ 485.536Condition of participation: Quality assessment and performance improvement program.
§ 485.538Condition of participation: Agreements.
§ 485.540Condition of participation: Medical records.
§ 485.542Condition of participation: Emergency preparedness.
§ 485.544Condition of participation: Physical environment.
§ 485.546Condition of participation: Skilled nursing facility distinct part unit.