ASHE Health Care Facility Management 3

Question 1

Which federal regulation establishes minimum requirements for healthcare facility construction to receive Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement?

Accepted Answer

CMS Conditions of Participation (CoP)

Answer

CMS Conditions of Participation set facility and safety requirements that hospitals must meet to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid funding.

Question 2

What document guides the design and construction of new healthcare facilities in most U.S. states?

Accepted Answer

FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals

Answer

The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines are the primary reference for healthcare design and construction adopted by most states.

Question 3

During an Interim Life Safety Measure (ILSM), which action is typically required when a fire alarm system is impaired for more than four hours?

Accepted Answer

Implement continuous fire watch in the affected area

Answer

When a fire alarm or suppression system is impaired, a continuous fire watch must be maintained in the affected area to compensate for the loss of protection.

Question 4

What is the recommended maximum water temperature at patient-accessible fixtures to prevent scalding, per ASHRAE 188?

Accepted Answer

110°F (43°C)

Answer

ASHRAE 188 and many codes limit patient-accessible hot water to 110°F (43°C) to prevent scald injuries in vulnerable populations.

Question 5

A healthcare facility engineer notices the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in a wet location patient bathroom fails to trip during testing. What is the correct immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Label the outlet as out-of-service and submit a work order

Answer

A failed GFCI in a patient care wet location must be immediately taken out of service and repaired before further use to prevent electrocution risk.

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

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

ASHE Health Care Facility Management 3