In 2016 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised its Conditions of Participation (CoPs) to officially adopt the 2012 edition of NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code. NFPA 99 requires "wet procedure locations" to be provided with special protection against electric shock. Isolated Power Systems are the preferred method of achieving this protection where power interruption cannot be tolerated. NFPA 99 also clearly states that these systems are to be inspected regularly.
Isolated Power Systems are required to be tested at least annually. The NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code requires that the isolated power system be tested at least annually. The code also requires that the isolated power system be tested after any repair or modification to the system that could affect the performance of the system.
Isolated Power Systems must be inspected by a qualified individual. The NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code requires that the isolated power system be inspected by a qualified individual. The code defines a qualified individual as someone who has been trained in the installation, testing, and maintenance of isolated power systems.
Isolated Power Systems are designed to provide protection against electric shock in wet procedure locations. Isolated Power Systems are designed to provide protection against electric shock in wet procedure locations. The system is designed to limit the leakage current to ground to a safe level, reducing the risk of electric shock to patients and staff.