CHSA Healthcare Facility Management & Operations Flashcards
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Which regulatory body sets the Conditions of Participation that US hospitals must meet to receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement?
Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS establishes the Conditions of Participation (CoPs) that healthcare facilities must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
A healthcare administrator is developing a staffing plan for a new inpatient unit. Which metric is most commonly used to determine nurse-to-patient ratios in US hospitals?
Answer: Patient Acuity Level
Patient acuity level measures the intensity of nursing care required, making it the most clinically relevant metric for determining appropriate nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.
Under the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), what is the required fire drill frequency for healthcare occupancies in the US?
Answer: Quarterly per shift
NFPA 101 requires healthcare facilities to conduct fire drills at least quarterly on each shift to ensure all staff are trained in evacuation procedures.
Which accreditation organization uses the 'tracer methodology' to evaluate patient care processes during on-site surveys?
Answer: The Joint Commission (TJC)
The Joint Commission uses tracer methodology, following an individual patient's care experience across departments to evaluate the integration of standards compliance.
A hospital administrator must ensure the facility maintains a current Certificate of Occupancy. Which entity issues this document?
Answer: Local Building/Fire Authority
Certificates of Occupancy are issued by local building or fire authorities, confirming that the physical structure meets applicable construction and safety codes.
What is the primary purpose of an Environment of Care (EOC) committee in a US healthcare facility?
Answer: Overseeing physical safety, security, and hazardous materials programs
The Environment of Care committee oversees the management plans for safety, security, hazardous materials, fire prevention, medical equipment, and utilities.