MASTER-level citations, current as of the version date. Companies and agencies may append local policy. Verify the current edition at use; CHAP is agency-fill.
American Diabetes Association. Standards of Care in Diabetes—2026. Diabetes Care 2026;49(Suppl 1) — diabetic peripheral neuropathy and the comprehensive foot examination, including 10-gram monofilament testing.
Semmes-Weinstein 10-gram monofilament protective-sensation testing — standard plantar-site technique.
CDC STEADI — fall-risk considerations where proprioception is impaired (cross-reference Safety).
CMS Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Chapter 7 — Home Health Services. Observation and assessment and teaching and training.
42 CFR Part 484 — Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies; comprehensive assessment and care planning.
CMS OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual, effective April 1, 2026 — relevant sensory, skin, and functional items.
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) Standards of Excellence for Home Health. [Agency-fill: insert exact title, version, section, and date.]
