CHC CHC Infection Control & Interim Life Safety 4

Question 1

During an ICRA, which factor MOST influences the risk classification tier assigned to a construction activity?

Accepted Answer

Proximity to immunocompromised patient care areas

Answer

Proximity to high-risk patient populations such as immunocompromised patients is the primary driver of ICRA risk classification.

Question 2

An ILSM requires that temporary smoke partitions be constructed within how many hours of a fire barrier being breached for non-emergency work?

Accepted Answer

8 hours

Answer

NFPA 101 and most facility ILSM policies require temporary smoke barriers to be in place within 8 hours of a fire barrier breach.

Question 3

Which organism is the PRIMARY airborne fungal pathogen concern in healthcare construction that can cause invasive infections in immunocompromised patients?

Accepted Answer

Aspergillus fumigatus

Answer

Aspergillus fumigatus is the leading cause of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients and is commonly aerosolized during construction.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a pre-construction walk-through with the Infection Preventionist (IP)?

Accepted Answer

To identify ventilation, water, and patient-proximity risks before work begins

Answer

The pre-construction walk-through allows the IP to identify infection risks specific to the site and establish appropriate mitigation measures before work starts.

Question 5

Under ILSM, when a required exit becomes temporarily unusable, the facility must ensure alternate exits are:

Accepted Answer

Clearly marked, unobstructed, and communicated to all staff in the affected area

Answer

ILSM requires that alternate exits be clearly identified, free of obstructions, and that staff in the affected areas are informed of the new egress routes.

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CHC CHC Infection Control & Interim Life Safety 4