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CMS-2786R

A source-linked healthcare life safety definition with related concepts, official authority references, and practical guidance pathways.

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Definition

CMS-2786R definition

The CMS fire-safety survey report used for health care occupancies under the 2012 Life Safety Code, organized by K-tags with printed code and regulatory references.

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Use these connected definitions to follow the code, facility, documentation, and survey relationships surrounding this term.

CMS K-tagStatement of DeficienciesSurvey readiness

Authority context

Official sources for CMS-2786R

CMS: Form CMS-2786R — Fire Safety Survey Report, 2012 Life Safety CodeCMS survey form for health care occupancies. It organizes Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code review by K-tag and prints the associated code citations.K211, K222, K226, K255–K257, and K261 (means of egress, locking, horizontal exits, suites, and travel distance); K321, K346, and K354 (hazardous areas and fire-alarm/sprinkler impairments); K700 series (operating features) and K900 series (NFPA 99)CMS: State Operations Manual Appendix I — Life Safety Code Survey ProceduresCMS survey procedures covering offsite preparation, entrance activities, orientation tour, information gathering, analysis, exit conference, and post-survey work.Task 1 through Task 6; Complaint investigations; Post-survey revisits

Practical application

Related Life Safety Express guidance

Article: How to Organize Life Safety Documentation Before a Healthcare SurveyArticle: Using CMS K-Tags to Prepare for a Healthcare Life Safety SurveyArticle: NFPA 101: Comparing the 2012 and 2024 Healthcare EditionsArticle: Defensible Healthcare Occupancy Classifications: Hospital vs. Ambulatory vs. BusinessArticle: Corridor Obstructions in Healthcare Facilities: What Is Allowed vs. What Triggers a K-Tag