Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification Docket 2026-P201 Proposed Rule

me-2026-P201: 10-144 C.M.R. Ch. 114, Sentinel Events Reporting Rule

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Public comment closed · opened September 02, 2026.

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Summary

This rulemaking repeals and replaces the current rule in force, 10-144 CMR Ch. 114, Sentinel Events Reporting Rule. The revisions will serve to bring the current rule in force into compliance with changes made to 22 M.R.S. Chapter 1684 by PL 2025 Ch. 305 as well as incorporating current National Quality Forum (NQF) standards for Serious Reportable Events. These changes will allow providers to report on updated patient safety events and address current trends and needs and positively impact patient safety. Facilities will notice some new sentinel event categories have been added and some hav...

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