HCC Documentation & Record Management 5

Question 1

When a Potential Change Order (PCO) is issued in healthcare construction, what does it signify?

Accepted Answer

A preliminary identification of a change that may affect cost or schedule, pending negotiation

Answer

A PCO flags a potential scope, cost, or schedule change early in the process, before formal negotiation and execution of a Change Order.

Question 2

In healthcare construction, which document typically records the results of authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections and any required corrective actions?

Accepted Answer

Inspection Report / Correction Notice

Answer

AHJ inspection reports document findings from code inspections and list corrections required before work can be approved and covered.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Transmittal Form when sending submittals to the architect or engineer in healthcare construction?

Accepted Answer

To formally document what is being sent, to whom, and for what purpose, creating a traceable record

Answer

Transmittal Forms create a documented chain of custody for submittals, tracking sender, recipient, date, and description to prevent disputes about what was sent.

Question 4

During a healthcare construction project, who is typically responsible for documenting and tracking all Requests for Information (RFIs)?

Accepted Answer

The General Contractor, using an RFI log

Answer

The General Contractor maintains the RFI log, recording each question, submission date, respondent, response date, and resolution to manage information flow.

Question 5

A healthcare construction manager needs to prove that a subcontractor was notified of a schedule change 14 days in advance. Which document provides the strongest evidence?

Accepted Answer

A dated, written notice transmitted via email with delivery confirmation

Answer

A dated written notice with email delivery confirmation creates an indisputable, time-stamped record that withstands legal or contractual scrutiny.

(HCC) Healthcare Construction Certification Practice Test

(HCC) Healthcare Construction Certification Practice Test

HCC Documentation & Record Management 5