# PCREETest.com

> PCREETest.com is the authoritative resource for skilled nursing facility (SNF) administrators on Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment (PCREE) testing. The site explains compliance requirements, connects facilities with certified biomedical technicians, and covers NFPA 99, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission electrical safety standards.

PCREE stands for Patient Care Related Electrical Equipment. SNFs are required by CMS and NFPA 99 to test all patient care electrical equipment — infusion pumps, monitors, beds, ventilators, and similar devices — at regular intervals using qualified biomedical technicians. Failures to comply result in CMS citations and can pose patient safety risks.

Key facts about PCREE testing:
- Required under CMS Conditions of Participation (42 CFR 483) and NFPA 99 (Healthcare Facilities Code)
- High-risk equipment (infusion pumps, cardiac monitors) must be tested every 6 months; others annually
- Tests include chassis leakage current (≤300 µA general / ≤100 µA critical care), ground wire resistance (≤0.1 Ω), and patient lead leakage
- Only certified biomedical technicians (CBET, CLES) should perform electrical safety testing
- Documentation must be retained for a minimum of 6 years per CMS requirements
- This site serves SNF administrators only — not hospitals, home health, or consumers

## Core Pages

- [What Is PCREE Testing?](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/what-is-pcree-testing/): Plain-language guide covering what PCREE testing is, who must comply, what equipment is covered, and what surveyors look for
- [PCREE Inspection Checklist (Free Download)](https://www.pcreetest.com/checklist/): Free PDF checklist for SNF administrators — 6 sections, 50+ line items, based on NFPA 99 and CMS standards
- [Get a Quote](https://www.pcreetest.com/contact/): Connect your facility with a certified PCREE testing company — free quote within 24 hours
- [About PCREETest.com](https://www.pcreetest.com/about/): Background on the site and its mission

## Compliance & Standards

- [What Is NFPA 99? The Healthcare Facilities Code](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/what-is-nfpa-99/): Explains the Healthcare Facilities Code as it applies to SNFs, including electrical safety chapters and testing requirements
- [NFPA 99 vs. CMS: Electrical Rules for SNFs](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/nfpa-99-vs-cms-electrical-equipment-rules/): How NFPA 99 and CMS Conditions of Participation interact and which rules take precedence
- [Recent PCREE Regulatory Updates for SNFs](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/recent-regulations-patient-care-electrical-equipment/): Changes to patient care electrical equipment regulations SNF administrators need to know
- [Life Safety Codes & Electrical Safety in SNFs](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/life-safety-codes-and-electrical-safety-skilled-nursing-facilities/): How life safety codes apply to electrical equipment in skilled nursing facilities

## Testing & Inspection Guidance

- [PCREE Inspection Failures: A Surveyor's View](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/common-pcree-inspection-failures-surveyors/): The most common PCREE citation triggers during CMS and state surveys
- [How Often to Test PCREE Equipment](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/how-often-test-pcree-equipment-risk-based-approach/): Risk-based approach to inspection intervals — when 6 months vs. annual testing applies
- [Leakage Current Risks in Medical Devices](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/understanding-leakage-current-risks-medical-devices/): What leakage current is, why it matters for patient safety, and the NFPA 99 limits
- [Why Electrical Safety Testing Matters for SNFs](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/why-electrical-safety-testing-medical-equipment-important/): The case for regular PCREE testing beyond minimum compliance
- [Medical Equipment Fire Hazards in SNFs](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/medical-equipment-fires-skilled-nursing-facilities/): How faulty electrical equipment causes fires and how testing prevents them
- [What Does a Biomedical Technician Do?](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/what-does-biomedical-technician-do/): Role, credentials, and qualifications of biomedical technicians who perform PCREE testing

## Program Management

- [How to Build a PCREE Testing Program](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/how-to-build-pcree-testing-program/): Step-by-step guide for SNF administrators establishing or strengthening their PCREE compliance program
- [PCREE Compliance in Skilled Nursing Facilities](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/ensuring-safety-compliance-pcree-skilled-nursing-facilities/): Overview of compliance requirements, documentation, and best practices
- [How SNFs Manage PCREE Inspections](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/how-snfs-manage-pcree-inspection/): How facilities structure their inspection programs in practice
- [PM vs. Reactive Repairs in PCREE Compliance](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/preventive-maintenance-vs-reactive-repairs-pcree/): Why preventive maintenance outperforms reactive repairs for compliance and patient safety
- [When PCREE Equipment Fails: Reporting Requirements](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/when-equipment-fails-reporting-obligations-post-failure-testing/): What to do when equipment fails inspection — reporting obligations and post-failure testing steps
- [Find PCREE Testing Services Near Me](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/how-to-find-pcree-testing-services-near-me/): How SNF administrators locate qualified PCREE testing vendors in their area

## State-Specific Resources

- [PCREE Testing by State](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/): Landing page for state-specific PCREE compliance information across all 50 states
- [Alabama](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/alabama/) · [Alaska](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/alaska/) · [Arizona](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/arizona/) · [California](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/california/) · [Colorado](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/colorado/) · [Florida](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/florida/) · [Georgia](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/georgia/) · [Illinois](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/illinois/) · [New York](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/new-york/) · [Texas](https://www.pcreetest.com/states/texas/)

## Optional

- [PCREE Testing Lessons From Real SNFs](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/pcree-testing-skilled-nursing-facilities-real-lessons/): Case studies and lessons from facilities that have gone through PCREE inspections
- [How PCREE Testing Impacts Patient Care](https://www.pcreetest.com/blog/how-pcree-testing-impacts-patient-care/): Connection between equipment safety and patient outcomes
- [External Resources](https://www.pcreetest.com/external-resources/): Links to NFPA, CMS, AAMI, and other authoritative sources on PCREE and electrical safety standards