/ en Thu, 08 May 2025 02:51:12 -0500 Wed, 08 May 19 13:09:00 -0500 /resources/display/cms-memo-canopy-and-overhang-sprinkler-requirements <p>This CMS memo clarifies policy on the use of the FSES when determining Life Safety Code compliance where canopies or overhangs are not sprinklered.</p><p><a class="btn btn-primary" href="/system/files/media/file/2019/10/SCLetter0729.pdf" roll="button" target="_blank" title="Download Now">DOWNLOAD NOW</a></p> Wed, 08 May 2019 13:09:00 -0500 Advisory /wmts <p> </p><p>The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the Wireless Medical Telemetry System (WMTS) in response to growing concerns about interference from digital television transmitters and other equipment. The FCC dedicated bands of frequencies to promote the interference-free use of medical telemetry systems important for patient monitoring. The FCC mandated that all WMTS transmitters be registered, and appointed ³¯Ñô³Ô¹Ïas the frequency coordinator to handle registration. ³¯Ñô³Ô¹Ïand its technical partner Comsearch provide frequency coordination services and device registration. For more information regarding current WMTS issues see the news articles below.</p> Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600 Advisory /advocacy/orgs/deemedstatus <p>Health care organizations that want to participate in and receive payment from the Medicare or Medicaid programs must be certified as complying with the Conditions of Participation (CoPs), or standards, set forth in federal regulations. This certification is based on a survey conducted by a state agency on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).</p> <p>However, if a national accrediting organization such as the Joint Commission has and enforces standards that meet the federal CoPs, CMS may grant the accrediting organization "deeming" authority and "deem" each accredited health care organization as meeting the Medicare and Medicaid certification requirements. The health care organization would have "deemed status" and would not be subject to the Medicare survey and certification process because it has already been surveyed by the accrediting organization.</p> <p>Accreditation is voluntary and seeking deemed status through accreditation is an option, not a requirement. Organizations seeking CMS approval may choose to be surveyed either by an accrediting body, such as the Joint Commission, DNV, and HFAP, or by state surveyors on behalf of CMS.</p> Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600 Advisory