CHFM CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Compliance and Regulatory Standards 2

Question 1

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoP) for hospitals include physical environment requirements found in which section?

Accepted Answer

482.41 - Physical Environment

Answer

482.13 - Patient Rights

Answer

482.21 - Quality Assessment

Answer

482.28 - Food and Dietetic Services

Question 2

Under The Joint Commission's Environment of Care (EC) standards, which document must a hospital maintain to demonstrate life safety compliance?

Accepted Answer

Statement of Conditions (SOC) with an active Plan for Improvement (PFI)

Answer

Joint Commission accreditation certificate

Answer

Annual fire marshal inspection report

Answer

Local building department certificate of occupancy

Question 3

Which NFPA standard is specifically referenced by CMS as the fire safety standard for healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

Answer

NFPA 1 Fire Code

Answer

NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems

Answer

NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code

Question 4

A hospital plans to renovate a patient care area. Which regulatory requirement specifically addresses infection control during construction in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) per FGI Guidelines

Answer

OSHA 1910.134 Respiratory Protection

Answer

NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction Operations

Answer

EPA NESHAP Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule

Question 5

What is the maximum allowable response time for emergency generator power to restore electricity to life safety loads in a hospital under NFPA 99?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

30 seconds

Answer

60 seconds

Answer

5 minutes

Question 6

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), what must be available to employees for every hazardous chemical in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

Material Procurement Form

Answer

Chemical Inventory Log only

Answer

Facility purchase order for the chemical