Clarifications to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Interpretive Guidelines, State Operations Manual Appendix L – Obtaining consent before observing
Guidance for ASCs, which may not limit surveyor ability to observe patient care. Ssurveyors are not required to sign documents or provide proof of vaccinations in order to observe a surgical procedure or obtain the consent of the operating physician prior to observing a surgical procedure.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: April 08, 2011
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