CMS Regulations and Related Sites

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides regulations and resources relevant to RDs/RDNs. These tools can support your practice and compliance efforts. Explore the CMS homepage or access regulations directly.

Key Resources

• Conditions for Coverage (CfCs) & Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
• Nursing Home Resource Center
• Nursing Home Quality Initiatives
• State Operations Manuals (Key Appendices Listed Below)
  • Appendix A: Hospital Survey Protocols (e.g., CMS §482.28: Food and Dietetic Services)
  • Appendix H: End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities
  • Appendix J: Intermediate Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Appendix PP: Long-Term Care Facilities Survey Guidance
  • Appendix W: Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)

Review these resources to enhance your understanding of CMS requirements and how they apply to your role.