483.12 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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The facility must develop and implement written policies and procedures that: prohibit and prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents and misappropriation of resident property establish policies and procedures to investigate any such allegations.
Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.12