Revisions to Chapter 2 and Addition of Appendix F in the State Operations Manual (SOM) –Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC)

SOM Chapter 2 Revised: Revisions have been made to the SOM to reflect the changes associated with the October 2014 effective date of CMHC Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and other revisions for clarity. • Appendix F Added to the SOM: A new Appendix F has been developed and added to the SOM to provide survey instructions and Interpretive Guidelines associated with the CoPS for CMHCs. The Interpretative Guidance for the CMHC CoP on Emergency Preparedness (§ 485.920) is addressed separately in Appendix Z, Emergency Preparedness CoPs.