CHFM CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Medical Equipment and Technology Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which organization establishes the standards for medical equipment management programs required by accredited US hospitals?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

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OSHA

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ASHRAE

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NFPA

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Medical Equipment Management Plan (MEMP) in a healthcare facility?

Accepted Answer

To establish criteria for identifying, inspecting, testing, and maintaining medical equipment

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To track the purchase cost of all medical devices

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To document patient outcomes related to equipment use

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To schedule equipment replacements on a fixed 5-year cycle

Question 3

The FDA requires medical device manufacturers to report equipment malfunctions that could cause serious injury through which system?

Accepted Answer

MedWatch / MDR (Medical Device Reporting)

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OSHA 300 Log

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HIPAA Incident System

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The Joint Commission Sentinel Event database

Question 4

An equipment Inspection and Preventive Maintenance (IPM) interval is BEST determined by:

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer recommendations, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements

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Staff preference and scheduling convenience

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Equipment age alone

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The hospital's fiscal year calendar

Question 5

Which equipment management strategy involves continuous monitoring of equipment condition to predict failures before they occur?

Accepted Answer

Predictive maintenance

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Corrective maintenance

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Preventive maintenance

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Deferred maintenance

Question 6

When a healthcare facility receives a Medical Device Safety Alert from the FDA or manufacturer, the FIRST action of the facility manager should be:

Accepted Answer

Assess the facility's inventory to determine if affected devices are present

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Immediately dispose of all affected equipment

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Contact the state health department before reviewing the alert

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Continue operations and wait for the next scheduled inspection