ASHE Healthcare Industry Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer

OSHA sets and enforces workplace safety regulations, including those applicable to healthcare environments such as bloodborne pathogen standards.

Question 2

What does the term 'acuity' refer to in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

The severity of a patient's illness or complexity of care required

Answer

Acuity describes the severity or complexity of a patient's condition, which directly influences staffing levels and resource allocation.

Question 3

Which document outlines the standards for fire protection in healthcare occupancies and is adopted by most states?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

Answer

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code establishes minimum requirements for new and existing buildings to protect occupants from fire and related hazards.

Question 4

In healthcare facility planning, what does 'CON' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Certificate of Need

Answer

A Certificate of Need is a state regulatory mechanism requiring healthcare providers to obtain approval before making major capital expenditures or adding services.

Question 5

Which type of healthcare organization operates on a not-for-profit basis and is owned by a religious or community group?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary/nonprofit hospital

Answer

Voluntary or nonprofit hospitals are privately owned, community or religiously affiliated institutions that reinvest surplus revenues into patient care and services.

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

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

ASHE Healthcare Industry Fundamentals 2