What are the requirements for the maintenance and testing of receptacles not listed as hospital-grade?

For standard electrical receptacles (those not listed as hospital-grade) that are present in patient care locations like patient rooms or areas where sedation/anesthesia might be administered, NFPA 99 imposes a more prescriptive testing schedule compared to their hospital-grade counterparts. These standard receptacles must undergo safety testing at defined intervals that do not exceed 12 months to ensure their ongoing integrity and proper function. This routine testing typically includes verifying essential safety aspects such as physical integrity, the continuity of the grounding pathway, and correct electrical polarity, with all findings required to be documented as part of the facility’s electrical safety program.