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PSO PROGRAM: COMMON TERMS
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[Note … : Terms used in the Patient Safety Act or Rule are summarized here solely for convenience and may be
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PSO Program: Common Terms
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August 01, 2022 - Federal Regulations (CFR) that is updated regularly.
42 CFR Part 3
Subpart A defines essential terms
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February 01, 2022 - Related Links
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