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The document is a memorandum from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating State Survey Agency Directors on revisions to the State Operations Manual (SOM) regarding reporting and investigation of deaths associated with hospital restraint or seclusion. It outlines new reporting requirements for hospitals, the process for disclosing information to Protection and Advocacy organizations, and the responsibilities of CMS Regional Offices and State Agencies in handling these cases. The changes aim to ensure compliance with federal regulations while protecting patient privacy.

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