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Health Centers Must Strengthen Accreditation Under New Puerto Rico Criminal Code

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Health Centers Must Strengthen Accreditation Under New Puerto Rico Criminal Code
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Dr. Severo Mercedes, head of Puerto Rico's National Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency (RENACIP), has warned that healthcare institutions must strengthen their accreditation and ensure certified accountability to comply with the new Criminal Code provisions. The implementation of the updated penal legislation requires that medical centers demonstrate proper legal and institutional certifications to operate within the new regulatory framework. This requirement extends across healthcare sectors and aims to establish clear institutional responsibility and liability standards. Healthcare administrators must review their current accreditation status and compliance procedures to avoid potential legal consequences.

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