Here are the five most challenging requirements for hospitals, based on noncompliance rate:
1. The hospital maintains complete and accurate medical records for each individual patient (RC.01.01.01) — 60 percent.
2. The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress (LS.02.01.20) — 51 percent.
3. Building and fire protection features are designed and maintained to minimize the effects of fire, smoke and heat (LS.02.01.10) — 46 percent.
4. The hospital reduces the risk of infections associated with medical equipment, devices and supplies (IC.02.02.01) — 42 percent.
5. The hospital maintains fire safety equipment and fire safety building features (EC.02.03.05) — 40 percent.
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