Applying the Life Safety Code: are you ready?
Summary Noteverysituationwillfitneatlyinto the "K-tags." As the rules are applied, more interpretations will follow. CMS is asking for input from providers, administrators, and fire associations to assist in developing a survey tool. Administrators andproviders should review the LSC requirements, determine whether their facility is under the jurisdiction of their state's regulations or the federal LSC, and take the necessary steps to be within compliance with the regulations.
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Reliant Renal Care in Media, Pa., USA.
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D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D033161:Government Regulation; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006436:Hemodialysis Units, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms / Q000458:organization & administration; D017751:Safety Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States