CHC Healthcare Compliance & Regulations 3

Question 1

Which regulatory body publishes the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals?

Accepted Answer

Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)

Answer

The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) publishes the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities, which many states adopt as code.

Question 2

Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), healthcare construction contractors must provide which protection to workers who may be exposed to blood?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the worker

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires employers to offer Hepatitis B vaccinations at no cost to workers with potential occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Question 3

In healthcare construction, a 'Type C' ICRA barrier is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A sealed, floor-to-deck hard wall barrier with negative air pressure

Answer

A Type C (also called Class III or IV) ICRA barrier is a hard-wall, floor-to-deck enclosure with negative air pressure maintained to prevent fungal spore migration into occupied areas.

Question 4

Which federal law requires healthcare facilities receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding to meet specific physical environment standards?

Accepted Answer

Social Security Act (Conditions of Participation)

Answer

The Social Security Act's Conditions of Participation (CoPs) establish the physical environment and life safety requirements that facilities must meet to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

Question 5

A healthcare facility's construction project requires a new medical gas system. Which code primarily governs its design and installation?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code

Answer

NFPA 99, the Health Care Facilities Code, contains the comprehensive requirements for medical gas and vacuum systems in healthcare occupancies.

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CHC Healthcare Compliance & Regulations 3