Question 1

What is PCREE testing and why is it required for SNFs?

Accepted Answer

PCREE stands for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment. CMS and NFPA 99 require skilled nursing facilities to annually inspect and test all electrical equipment used in direct patient care — beds, lifts, infusion pumps, vital sign monitors, and more. Facilities that cannot produce current inspection documentation during a CMS survey risk citations under F-tag 880 and related Life Safety Code standards.

Question 2

How often does PCREE testing need to happen?

Accepted Answer

CMS and NFPA 99 require at minimum annual inspection and testing of patient care electrical equipment. Most facilities complete testing once per year and retain the documentation for at least the past two survey cycles. If equipment is added mid-year, it should be tested before being placed into patient care service.

Question 3

What equipment is covered under PCREE testing?

Accepted Answer

Common equipment tested includes electric patient beds, patient lifts and slings, infusion and IV pumps, vital sign monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure units, feeding pumps, sequential compression devices (SCDs), portable suction machines, and any other electrically powered device used in direct patient care.

Question 4

How quickly can a technician come to our facility?

Accepted Answer

We respond to all quote requests within 24 hours during business hours. For facilities with an active CMS survey window or an impending survey date, we prioritize scheduling and can often arrange a visit within a few business days. Coverage is nationwide — qualified biomedical technicians in all 50 states.

Question 5

What documentation will we receive after testing?

Accepted Answer

You will receive a complete equipment inspection report formatted for CMS surveyor review. Documentation is delivered the same day testing is completed and includes pass/fail status for each device, technician certification information, and any recommended repairs.

Question 6

How much does PCREE testing cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the number of beds, quantity of equipment, and your location. Most SNFs receive a quote within 24 hours of submitting a request. There is no cost to request a quote, and there is no subscription or annual fee — you pay per visit. Annual PM program pricing is also available.

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