Definition
Health Care Facilities Code definition
NFPA 99, a code that establishes criteria based on risk to patients, staff, or visitors for healthcare systems, equipment, and practices. CMS incorporates the 2012 edition for specified providers with regulatory exclusions and exceptions.
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Official sources for Health Care Facilities Code
Practical application