ASHE Emergency Management and Preparedness 3

Question 1

Which ASHE resource provides a standardized tool for healthcare facilities to assess their emergency management program readiness?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare Emergency Management Essentials (HEME)

Answer

ASHE's Healthcare Emergency Management Essentials (HEME) provides a framework and resources to help facilities develop and evaluate their emergency management programs.

Question 2

Under CMS emergency preparedness rules, how frequently must healthcare facilities update their emergency plans and policies?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

CMS requires healthcare facilities to review and update their emergency preparedness program, policies, and procedures at least annually.

Question 3

What is 'surge capacity' in healthcare emergency management?

Accepted Answer

A facility's ability to expand services to meet sudden increased demand

Answer

Surge capacity refers to a healthcare facility's ability to rapidly expand its patient care capabilities to meet a sudden and significant increase in demand during a disaster or mass casualty event.

Question 4

Which life safety code provision allows healthcare facilities to implement alternative measures when full code compliance is not immediately achievable?

Accepted Answer

Statement of Conditions (SOC) with a Plan for Improvement (PFI)

Answer

The Statement of Conditions with a Plan for Improvement allows facilities to document existing deficiencies and outline corrective actions within an approved timeline while maintaining compliance.

Question 5

During an external disaster response, a healthcare facility receives more patients than it can safely manage. What is this situation called?

Accepted Answer

Surge event

Answer

A surge event occurs when patient demand exceeds a facility's normal capacity, requiring activation of surge protocols to expand care capabilities.

(ASHE) American Society for Health Care Engineering Certified Practice Test

(ASHE) American Society for Health Care Engineering Certified Practice Test

ASHE Emergency Management and Preparedness 3