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

What is the role of a 'technology assessment committee' in a healthcare facility?

Answer: To evaluate and approve new medical technologies and equipment purchases based on clinical need, safety, and cost

Technology assessment committees provide multidisciplinary review of proposed equipment acquisitions to ensure clinical effectiveness, safety, and financial justification.

When integrating new medical imaging equipment (e.g., MRI) into a facility, which infrastructure consideration is MOST critical for the facility manager?

Answer: Structural load capacity, shielding requirements, and dedicated electrical service

MRI and other imaging equipment require structural reinforcement for weight, specialized RF shielding, and dedicated high-capacity electrical service.

A hospital's biomedical equipment technician (BMET) is responsible for which of the following?

Answer: Performing maintenance, repair, and safety testing on medical equipment

BMETs maintain, calibrate, repair, and safety-test medical equipment to ensure devices function safely and accurately.

Which regulatory body must clear or approve most new medical devices before they can be marketed and used in US hospitals?

Answer: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA regulates medical devices and requires either 510(k) clearance or Premarket Approval (PMA) before devices can be commercially distributed in the US.

An 'equipment hazard recall' from a manufacturer requires a healthcare facility manager to FIRST:

Answer: Identify all affected devices in the facility's inventory and assess the risk level of the recall

Upon receiving a recall notice, the facility must locate all affected units in its inventory and evaluate the recall's urgency and required corrective action.

What is the purpose of establishing an 'equipment risk score' (e.g., using the Fennigkoh-Smith method) for medical devices?

Answer: To prioritize maintenance resources by assigning higher maintenance priority to higher-risk equipment

Risk scoring methods like Fennigkoh-Smith assess equipment function, physical risk, and maintenance requirements to prioritize inspection and maintenance efforts.