The Joint Commission issues clarifications on
ED classifications, doors, and fire drills

The Joint Commission has issued clarifications that should help hospitals understand how to get into compliance with key requirements of the newly adopted Life Safety Code® (LSC)."

According to information published in the June issue of Perspectives, the accreditation agency found it necessary to clarify issues that apparently have been causing confusion in some hospitals, specifically issues related to ED occupancy clarifications, annual fire door inspections, and fire drill requirements.

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