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Emergency Management and Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. Which NFPA standard specifically addresses emergency and standby power systems in healthcare facilities?

    Answer: NFPA 110

    NFPA 110 covers emergency and standby power systems, including performance requirements for the equipment, installation, and maintenance of such systems.

  2. Under The Joint Commission's Environment of Care standards, how often must healthcare facilities conduct emergency management drills?

    Answer: Twice per year

    TJC requires hospitals to conduct at least two emergency management exercises per year, with at least one being a community-wide or full-scale drill.

  3. The Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) is based on which broader emergency management framework?

    Answer: Incident Command System (ICS)

    HICS is adapted from the broader Incident Command System (ICS), applying its standardized command structure to hospital emergency operations.

  4. What does the term 'Shelter-in-Place' mean in healthcare emergency management?

    Answer: Keeping occupants inside the building to protect from an external hazard

    Shelter-in-Place means keeping building occupants inside the facility as protection from an external hazard such as a chemical spill or severe weather.

  5. Which document outlines a hospital's comprehensive plan for managing emergencies and defines roles during a disaster?

    Answer: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

    The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is the comprehensive document that defines a hospital's response procedures, roles, and responsibilities during emergencies.

  6. According to CMS Conditions of Participation, healthcare facilities must develop an emergency preparedness program based on a risk assessment using which methodology?

    Answer: Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA)

    CMS requires facilities to use a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) to identify and prioritize potential hazards as the foundation of their emergency preparedness program.

  7. What is the minimum required fuel supply for a hospital's emergency generator under NFPA 110?

    Answer: 96 hours

    NFPA 110 requires Level 1 emergency power systems in healthcare occupancies to have fuel storage for at least 96 hours of full-load operation.