Healthcare Industry Fundamentals Flashcards
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Which federal agency is primarily responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety standards in healthcare facilities?
Answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA sets and enforces workplace safety regulations, including those applicable to healthcare environments such as bloodborne pathogen standards.
What does the term 'acuity' refer to in a healthcare setting?
Answer: The severity of a patient's illness or complexity of care required
Acuity describes the severity or complexity of a patient's condition, which directly influences staffing levels and resource allocation.
Which document outlines the standards for fire protection in healthcare occupancies and is adopted by most states?
Answer: NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code establishes minimum requirements for new and existing buildings to protect occupants from fire and related hazards.
In healthcare facility planning, what does 'CON' stand for?
Answer: Certificate of Need
A Certificate of Need is a state regulatory mechanism requiring healthcare providers to obtain approval before making major capital expenditures or adding services.
Which type of healthcare organization operates on a not-for-profit basis and is owned by a religious or community group?
Answer: Voluntary/nonprofit hospital
Voluntary or nonprofit hospitals are privately owned, community or religiously affiliated institutions that reinvest surplus revenues into patient care and services.
What is the primary function of a healthcare organization's Environment of Care (EC) committee?
Answer: Overseeing safety, security, and physical environment management plans
The EC committee is responsible for managing and integrating the physical environment programs including safety, security, hazardous materials, fire, medical equipment, and utilities.
Under the CMS Hospital Conditions of Participation, how often must a hospital conduct a fire drill in each smoke compartment?
Answer: Quarterly on all shifts
CMS requires hospitals to conduct fire drills at least quarterly on each shift to ensure staff competency in emergency response procedures.