CHSP Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2

Question 1

Which federal agency enforces the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Answer

The Joint Commission (TJC)

Answer

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Question 2

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom 2012), how many sections must a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contain?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

20

Question 3

The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) requires healthcare facilities to report releases of hazardous substances that exceed:

Accepted Answer

Reportable quantities established by the EPA

Answer

Any detectable amount

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10 pounds or more

Answer

100 gallons or more

Question 4

Which CMS Conditions of Participation specifically address the physical environment and safety of hospital patients?

Accepted Answer

482.41 — Physical Environment

Answer

482.13 — Patient Rights

Answer

482.45 — Organ, Tissue, and Eye Procurement

Answer

482.55 — Emergency Services

Question 5

A healthcare facility discovers that a contractor improperly disposed of regulated medical waste. Under RCRA, who bears primary regulatory responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The generator (the healthcare facility)

Answer

The contractor exclusively

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The waste hauler

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The state environmental agency

Question 6

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 Health Care Facilities Code classifies patient care spaces into how many risk categories?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

2

Answer

3

Answer

5

Question 7

Under HIPAA's Security Rule, which type of safeguard includes workforce training and security awareness programs?

Accepted Answer

Administrative safeguards

Answer

Physical safeguards

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Technical safeguards

Answer

Environmental safeguards