§456.143. Content of medical care evaluation studies.

42 C.F.R. § 456.143

Each medical care evaluation study must—

(a)

Identify and analyze medical or administrative factors related to the hospital's patient care;

(b)

Include analysis of at least the following—

(1)

Admissions;

(2)

Durations of stay;

(3)

Ancillary services furnished, including drugs and biologicals;

(4)

Professional services performed in the hospital; and

(c)

If indicated, contain recommendations for changes beneficial to patients, staff, the hospital, and the community.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302.

Source: 43 FR 45266, Sept. 29, 1978, unless otherwise noted.