ASHE Healthcare Industry Fundamentals 5

Question 1

In healthcare facilities management, what does the term 'deferred maintenance' refer to?

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Necessary maintenance work that has been postponed, creating an accumulated backlog of repairs

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Routine preventive maintenance tasks scheduled for a future date

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Maintenance activities delegated to external service contractors

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End-of-life equipment replacement funded through depreciation reserves

Question 2

Which type of healthcare facility is defined by CMS as a small rural hospital with no more than 25 inpatient beds?

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Critical access hospital (CAH)

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Rural health clinic (RHC)

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Federally qualified health center (FQHC)

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Sole community hospital (SCH)

Question 3

What is the purpose of a 'Statement of Conditions' (SOC) in the context of TJC accreditation?

Accepted Answer

A tool hospitals use to assess compliance with Life Safety Code and document plans for achieving compliance

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A document describing a patient's medical condition upon admission

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A financial statement of a facility's operational budget

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A record of environmental monitoring results for infection control

Question 4

In the context of healthcare energy management, what does 'EUI' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Energy Use Intensity

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Equipment Utilization Index

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Environmental Utility Indicator

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Engineering Upgrade Initiative

Question 5

Which standard governs the design and installation of medical gas and vacuum systems in healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 99 Chapter 5

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NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)

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ASHRAE Standard 170

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OSHA 1910.134

Question 6

What is the primary goal of a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) when applied to healthcare facility systems?

Accepted Answer

To proactively identify potential failure modes and their impact before problems occur

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To estimate the capital cost of replacing aging building infrastructure

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To document equipment failures after they have occurred for insurance purposes

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To establish preventive maintenance schedules based on manufacturer recommendations

Question 7

Which body governs the accreditation of healthcare facilities in the United States and surveys compliance with its standards on a triennial cycle?

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The Joint Commission (TJC)

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American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE)

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)