42 CFR § 456.243
Content of medical care evaluation studies
June 11, 2020
Each medical care evaluation study must—
(a) Identify and analyze medical or administrative factors related to the mental 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 change beneficial to patients, staff, the hospital, and the community.