Regulatory Compliance Partners LLC

01/23/2026

RCP is here for all your emergency needs throughout the upcoming snowstorm. Stay safe — and remember, we’re just a call away when you need us most. ❄️💪

10/22/2025

Snapshot of fires and healthcare facilities over the past few years:

In the past few years, healthcare facilities in the United States have experienced approximately 5,700 to 5,800 fires per year, according to estimates from the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Fire Protection Association. These fires result in an average of 2 to 6 deaths and over 150 injuries annually. Globally, the number of hospital fires has seen an increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, although there is no consistent global reporting method to provide precise figures.

United States statistics
Estimated annual fires: Between 5,700 and 5,800
Estimated annual deaths: 2 to 6
Estimated annual injuries: Over 150
Estimated annual property loss: ~$56 million

Global statistics
Pandemic-related increase: There was a significant increase in fires during the COVID-19 pandemic, with one source estimating an approximately 2-fold increase compared to the previous decade.

Pandemic-related fatalities: Over 200 people died in hospital fires worldwide during the pandemic.

Challenges in data collection: There is no globally consistent method for reporting and analyzing fire-related losses, which can lead to underestimations.

Common causes
Smoking materials: Improper use or disposal of smoking materials is a leading cause of hospital fires.
Cooking: Kitchen fires are another common cause.
Medical and surgical equipment: Fires can also originate from medical devices and equipment.

RCP CAN HELP. We can review your current plans and procedures, make recommendations based off of lessons learned from past incidents, and conduct post training, drills and exercise exercises.

Please reach out if you would like more information.
845-222-2836

08/08/2025

New TJC Hospital LS Survey protocol:

08/05/2025

Questions about Oxygen and O2 Concentrators In Use Signage?

Here's a breakdown of the key requirements:

• Reliance on NFPA 99: CMS follows the 2012 edition of the NFPA 99 standard (Healthcare Facilities Code), which includes requirements for oxygen systems signage.
• Storage vs. Usage: Signage requirements vary based on whether oxygen is being stored or used.
• Storage Area Signage: Rooms storing oxygen cylinders or containers must have a sign on the door that reads "CAUTION: OXIDIZING GAS(ES) STORED WITHIN. NO SMOKING.". This sign must be readable from at least five feet away.

Oxygen In Use Signage:
• Facilities allowing smoking need signs in all areas where oxygen is used, including walkways.
• Non-smoking facilities require signs at main entry points.
• All "oxygen-in-use" signs must be visible from at least five feet away.
• Recommended signage size and content are detailed in the NFPA 99 annex, emphasizing the presence of oxygen and no-smoking rules.
• Specific Locations for "Oxygen-in-Use" Signs:
Signs should be placed on patient room doors, oxygen tank storage rooms, and near relevant medical equipment.

We assist healthcare facilities with providing a safe, compliant, and profitable environment for their patients and residents at a reasonable cost.
- Life Safety; Book Compliance; EOC & EM; Engineering processes; Additional nonclinical & clinical reviews.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends and families! Please take today to relax and surround yourself with happiness!

04/02/2024

Health care facilities professionals learn about: The risk of employee exposure to bloodborne diseases is a recognized hazard in the healthcare industry, and employers must act to abate the hazard.