Prepublication Requirements: Requirement Revisions Related to NFPA Codes and CMS CoPs
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Description
Outlines new and revised Joint Commission requirements for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) effective March 1, 2026. Changes clarify elements of performance (EPs) based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements and further align Joint Commission standards with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
Date
01/2026
Organization
Joint Commission
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Accreditation
ยท Critical Access Hospitals