Maintenance and Operations Flashcards

A healthcare facility is implementing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Which feature is MOST critical for regulatory compliance documentation?

Answer: Automated preventive maintenance scheduling with completion tracking

Automated PM scheduling with completion tracking provides the audit trail required to demonstrate regulatory compliance with accreditation bodies.

What is the purpose of interim life safety measures (ILSMs) in a healthcare facility?

Answer: To compensate for life safety deficiencies during construction or repair activities

ILSMs are temporary administrative and physical measures implemented to mitigate increased life safety risks when normal protective features are impaired.

Which ASHRAE standard provides ventilation requirements specifically for healthcare facilities?

Answer: ASHRAE 170

ASHRAE 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, is the specific standard governing air change rates, pressure relationships, and filtration for healthcare spaces.

A roof-mounted cooling tower is found to have Legionella pneumophila above action levels. What is the FIRST response action?

Answer: Implement immediate remediation per the water management plan (hyperchlorination/disinfection)

Immediate remediation through hyperchlorination or biocide treatment per the water management plan is the first action to reduce risk and eliminate the pathogen.

Under the NFPA 25 standard, inspection frequencies for sprinkler system control valves that are electrically supervised are required:

Answer: Monthly

NFPA 25 requires monthly inspection of all sprinkler system control valves to verify they remain in the open (normal) position.

A hospital facility manager is asked to evaluate the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for two HVAC systems. Which factor is typically LARGEST in a TCO analysis for HVAC equipment?

Answer: Energy and maintenance costs over the lifecycle

Energy and maintenance costs over the equipment lifecycle typically represent 60–85% of TCO for HVAC systems, far exceeding initial capital costs.

Which type of fire suppression system is MOST appropriate for protecting a hospital's MRI suite?

Answer: Clean agent gaseous suppression system

Clean agent gaseous suppression systems protect sensitive electronic equipment like MRI systems without causing water or residue damage and are safe for occupied spaces.