CHFM CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Medical Equipment and Technology Management Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

The Joint Commission's Environment of Care (EC) standards require hospitals to have a written medical equipment management program.

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

Answer

The MEMP defines how a facility identifies, evaluates, and maintains medical equipment to ensure safe and effective patient care.

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)

Answer

The FDA's Medical Device Reporting (MDR) system, accessible via MedWatch, requires manufacturers and importers to report device malfunctions and adverse events.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer recommendations, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements

Answer

IPM intervals should be based on manufacturer guidelines, the equipment's risk level, and applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Predictive maintenance

Answer

Predictive maintenance uses real-time data (vibration, temperature, etc.) to forecast equipment failure and schedule service before a breakdown occurs.

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CHFM CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Medical Equipment and Technology Management Questions and Answers 1