42 C.F.R. § 456.243
Content of medical care evaluation studies.
Cite as 42 C.F.R. § 456.243 (2026)
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.