Is Your Facility Prepared for a PCREE Inspection?
Stay Survey-Ready. Stay Compliant. Stay Protected.
PCREE inspection services in Indiana are critical for maintaining compliance and avoiding K-921 deficiencies. Skilled nursing and Long-term care facilities are increasingly being cited under K-921 deficiencies during survey inspections for failure to maintain a documented medical equipment maintenance program.
If your facility has recently been asked about your PCREE inspection and testing program, you’re not alone—PHX Biomedical is here to help.
What Is PCREE?
PCREE (Patient Care-Related Electrical Equipment) refers to medical devices that are used for diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, or care of residents and are powered by electricity. These devices must be properly inspected, tested, and maintained to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Examples include:
Patient scales
Suction machines
Oxygen concentrators
Vital sign monitors
Patient lifts
Specialty patient beds and powered mattresses
Understanding K-921 Deficiencies
Under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) survey guidelines, facilities are required to:
Maintain a documented medical equipment maintenance plan
Maintain records demonstrating compliance
Follow manufacturer recommendations or an approved Alternative Equipment Maintenance (AEM) program
Ensure equipment is safe and properly functioning
Perform routine inspection and testing
Failure to demonstrate compliance may result in a K-921 citation, which can impact:
Surveyors are increasingly requesting documentation that proves facilities have an active PCREE program in place.
Our PCREE Inspection & Compliance Services
We provide comprehensive PCREE testing and documentation services designed specifically for skilled nursing and long-term care facilities across Indiana and the Midwest.
Our Services Include:
Asset inventory development
Electrical safety testing
Equipment labeling and tracking
Detailed documentation for survey readiness
Functional performance verification
Support for corrective action plans
Why Facilities Choose Us
Be Proactive — Not Reactive
Don’t wait until a survey citation forces corrective action. Implementing a structured PCREE maintenance program demonstrates:
Whether you need to establish a new program or strengthen your existing one, we can help.
Request a PCREE Compliance Consultation
If your facility has received a K-921 citation or you simply want to ensure you’re prepared contact us today.
We’ll evaluate your current process and develop a practical, compliant PCREE testing program tailored to your facility.
Stay compliant. Stay prepared. Stay protected.