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After pushback, federal officials backed away from their claim that smoke barrier doors must be inspected and tested annually. More than three weeks after a well-publicized compliance deadline passed, CMS announced Friday that the deadline would be pushed back nearly six months, giving facilities until New Year’s Day 2018 to comply with an annual testing requirement for certain doors. |
| Briefings on Accreditation and Quality Two experts explain what new accreditation specialists need to know The accreditation world can be a perplexing place. Accreditation specialists are expected to be up to date on forever-shifting healthcare regulations. They have to make sure every aspect of their facility is compliant with federal, state, and private standards and guidance. And when something is wrong, they have to ensure it gets and stays fixed. This article is a primer for accreditation beginners: people who want to do their jobs well but need an idea of where to start.
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