CHFM Administration and Human Resources 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Registered nurses earning a salary above the FLSA threshold

Answer

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

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission Environment of Care (EC) standards

Answer

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

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating

Answer

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

Question 5

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)?

Accepted Answer

4.2 FTEs

Answer

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

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM Administration and Human Resources 2