CHFM Emergency Management Preparedness 5

Question 1

During an active shooter event in a hospital, what is the correct order of the DHS 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate if possible, hide if evacuation is not safe, fight as a last resort

Answer

The DHS protocol prioritizes escape first, then barricading in place, and uses physical resistance only as a last resort when lives are in immediate danger.

Question 2

A hospital's after-action report (AAR) following an emergency exercise should be completed within what timeframe to maximize learning value?

Accepted Answer

Within two weeks of the exercise

Answer

AARs should be completed within two weeks while observations are fresh, enabling timely corrective action implementation.

Question 3

Which healthcare coalition function supports facilities during a disaster by coordinating regional bed availability and patient movement?

Accepted Answer

Regional medical coordination center or healthcare coalition hub

Answer

Healthcare coalitions maintain regional situational awareness and coordinate patient distribution across facilities to prevent any single hospital from being overwhelmed.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'downtime procedure' in the context of healthcare facility emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Manual workflows that maintain patient safety when electronic health record systems fail

Answer

Downtime procedures are pre-established manual backup processes that allow clinical operations to continue safely when EHR or other IT systems are unavailable.

Question 5

Under HIPAA's Emergency Preparedness Rules, a covered entity may share patient information without authorization during a disaster in which scenario?

Accepted Answer

To treat a patient, prevent or control disease, or for public health activities related to the emergency

Answer

HIPAA's emergency provisions permit disclosures necessary for treatment, public health, and imminent safety threats, but these exceptions are narrowly defined.

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM - Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Practice Test

CHFM Emergency Management Preparedness 5