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5th
Edition New New
Edition
Standard Description of Changes Standa ME(s
Standard
(s) rd )
(s)
Number
Number
FMS.1 FMS.1 Adds new language to the standard and
intent that clarifies the need to comply
with
building and fire safety codes in addition
to laws, regulations, and facility inspection
requirements
Adds language to ME 1 and ME 2
clarifying
the need to include building and fire safety
codes to the requirements
FMS.4.2.1 New Introduces a new standard identifying the
standard need
not for a pre-construction risk assessment
previously (that is
in 5th complimentary but different to PCI.7.5an
edition infection control risk assessment)
Identifies the requirements of the
assessment as
a) through h) in the intent and ME 1
Requires the hospital to take action
based on
the assessment in ME 2
Requires the hospital to ensure
contractor
compliance in ME 3
FMS.5 and FMS.5 and Revises language in the standard of
FMS.5.1 FMS.5.1 FMS.5
and the intent, clarifying that the scope of
the
standard is hazardous materials and
hazardous
waste
Revises language in FMS.5.1, ME 4 to
clarify
requirements for safe and proper disposal
of
hazardous materials and waste
FMS.6 FMS.6 Adds language to the intent and ME 3
related
to determining the structural integrity of
 existing patient care environments and
how
they would perform in the event of a
disaster
FMS.7 FMS.7 Adds language to the intent and a
requirement
in ME 2 related to the need for an ongoing
assessment of compliance with the fire
safety
code
Adds language in the intent to identify
the
minimum components of assessing fire
safety
risks
FMS.9.2 FMS.9.2 Adds language to the intent to provide an
and and example of acceptable testing for
FMS.9.2.1 FMS.9.2.1 emergency
generators
FMS.9.3 FMS.9.3 Adds language to ME 1 requiring testing
of
potable water and documentation of
testing
results
Adds new ME 2 requiring testing of
nonpotable
water at least every six months or more
frequently based on local laws and
regulations,
conditions of the source for water, and
previous water quality problems; testing
results
are documented
Adds language to ME 3 requiring specific
types
of tests and timeframes for testing water
used
in renal dialysis
Adds new ME 4 requiring implementation
of
measures, and monitoring their
effectiveness,
to prevent contamination and growth of
bacteria in water
Renumbers MEs accordingly
FMS.10 FMS.10 Adds language to the standard, intent,
 and
ME 1 to clarify the need to include the
safety
program in data collection and analysis
FMS.11 FMS.11 Removes requirement in FMS.11, ME 2
through through (5th
FMS.11.2 FMS.11.2 edition) for visitors to be trained in the fire
safety program