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42 C.F.R. PART 491--CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES

TITLE 42--Public Health

CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

SUBCHAPTER G--STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION

PART 491--CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES

Subpart A--RURAL HEALTH CLINICS: CONDITIONS FOR CERTIFICATION; AND FQHCS CONDITIONS FOR COVERAGE

�491.1

Purpose and scope.

�491.2

Definition of shortage area for RHC purposes.

�491.3

RHC procedures.

�491.4

Compliance with Federal, State and local laws.

�491.5

Location of clinic.

�491.6

Physical plant and environment.

�491.7

Organizational structure.

�491.8

Staffing and staff responsibilities.

�491.9

Provision of services.

�491.10

Patient health records.

�491.11

Quality assessment and performance improvement.