Immediate jeopardy

Immediate jeopardy means a situation in which the DMEPOS supplier's non-compliance with one or more DMEPOS quality standards or other applicable CMS requirement has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a patient or to the health and safety of the general public.

Source

42 CFR § 424.58

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Scoping language

Scope and purpose. This part implements section 1834(a)(20)(B) of the Act, which requires the Secretary to designate and approve one or more independent accreditation organizations for purposes of enforcing the DMEPOS quality standards for suppliers of DMEPOS and other items or services. Section 1847(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Act requires a DMEPOS supplier to meet the DMEPOS quality standards under section 1834(a)(20) of the Act before being awarded a contract.

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