CHC Healthcare Facility Design & Construction 3

Question 1

During an ILSM (Interim Life Safety Measures) implementation, which action is typically required when a fire alarm system is impaired for more than 4 hours?

Accepted Answer

Implement temporary fire watch patrols

Answer

When a fire alarm system is impaired beyond a set threshold, NFPA 101 requires implementing temporary fire watch patrols to compensate for the loss of detection capability.

Question 2

What minimum air changes per hour (ACH) are required for an operating room per ASHRAE 170?

Accepted Answer

20 ACH

Answer

ASHRAE 170 requires a minimum of 20 total air changes per hour in operating rooms to maintain sterility and remove contaminants.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a 'Sterile Processing Department' (SPD) in a hospital facility?

Accepted Answer

To decontaminate, sterilize, and store surgical instruments and medical devices

Answer

The SPD is responsible for decontaminating, reprocessing, sterilizing, and storing reusable surgical instruments and medical devices for safe reuse.

Question 4

Per FGI Guidelines, which type of patient room is required to have a private toilet room directly accessible from the patient room?

Accepted Answer

Inpatient medical/surgical private rooms

Answer

FGI Guidelines require inpatient medical/surgical private rooms to have a private toilet room directly accessible from the patient room to support infection control and patient dignity.

Question 5

What does 'PCRA' stand for in the context of healthcare facility construction?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment

Answer

PCRA stands for Pre-Construction Risk Assessment, a tool used before construction begins to evaluate risks to patients, staff, and the environment.

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CHC Healthcare Facility Design & Construction 3