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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AQ06 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: ●Proposed Changes to the Hospital and Critical Access Hospital Conditions of Participation to Ensure Visitation Rights for All Patients (CMS-3228-F) 
Abstract: This rule revises the Medicare conditions of participation for hospitals and critical access hospitals to ensure the protection of visitation rights for all patients. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 482 and 485   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1302 and 1395(hh)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/28/2010  75 FR 36610   
NPRM Comment Period End  08/27/2010    
Final Rule  11/19/2010  75 FR 70831   
Final Rule Effective  01/18/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Scott Cooper
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Mail Stop S3-02-01, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-9465
Email: scott.cooper@cms.hhs.gov