Administration and Human Resources Flashcards

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which category of healthcare facility employees is typically classified as exempt from overtime pay requirements?

Answer: Registered nurses earning a salary above the FLSA threshold

Salaried employees meeting the FLSA salary threshold and duties tests, such as licensed registered nurses, generally qualify for the executive, administrative, or professional exemption.

A healthcare facility manager must develop a staffing plan for a new outpatient clinic. Which budgeting method builds the budget from zero each cycle, requiring justification for every expense?

Answer: Zero-based budgeting

Zero-based budgeting starts from a blank slate each budget period and requires managers to justify all expenditures rather than adjusting prior-year figures.

Which accreditation standard requires healthcare organizations to conduct a proactive risk assessment of their physical environment on a scheduled basis?

Answer: The Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) standards

The Joint Commission's Environment of Care standards mandate proactive risk assessments (e.g., Hazard Vulnerability Analysis) to identify and mitigate physical environment risks.

A facility manager is mediating a conflict between two department heads over shared equipment scheduling. Which conflict resolution style seeks a mutually beneficial outcome for both parties?

Answer: Collaborating

The collaborating style aims for a win-win resolution by fully addressing the concerns of all parties involved.

When calculating full-time equivalents (FTEs) for a department operating 24/7, how many FTEs are needed to staff one position continuously for one year (using 2,080 hours per FTE annually)?

Answer: 4.2 FTEs

A 24/7 position requires 8,736 hours/year (24 × 365), divided by 2,080 hours per FTE equals approximately 4.2 FTEs.

A CHFM candidate is reviewing the organization's progressive discipline policy. Which sequence correctly reflects a standard progressive discipline ladder?

Answer: Verbal warning → Written warning → Suspension → Termination

Standard progressive discipline escalates from verbal warning, to written warning, to suspension, and finally to termination if behavior does not improve.

Which federal law prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for organizations with 15 or more employees?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin for covered employers.