Healthcare Industry Fundamentals Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) in healthcare?
Answer: To document the physical condition of building systems and identify deferred maintenance
An FCA systematically evaluates the condition of existing building infrastructure to prioritize capital renewal investments and manage deferred maintenance backlogs.
Which accreditation standard requires healthcare facilities to manage risks associated with utility systems through an Equipment Management Plan?
Answer: The Joint Commission EC.02.05.01
TJC standard EC.02.05.01 requires organizations to manage risks associated with utility systems, including maintaining an inventory and inspection/testing schedule.
In a healthcare facility, what does 'ICRA' stand for?
Answer: Infection Control Risk Assessment
An Infection Control Risk Assessment is performed before construction or renovation to evaluate and mitigate the risk of healthcare-associated infections during the project.
Which healthcare reimbursement model pays a fixed amount per patient based on diagnosis, regardless of actual services rendered?
Answer: Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG)
The DRG system, used by Medicare, pays hospitals a predetermined amount based on the patient's diagnosis, incentivizing efficiency in care delivery.
What is the role of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in healthcare facility construction?
Answer: Interpreting and enforcing applicable codes and standards for the project
The AHJ is the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcing requirements of a code, or their designated representative.
Which organization publishes the 'Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals' used widely in healthcare facility planning?
Answer: Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI)
The Facility Guidelines Institute publishes the FGI Guidelines, which are adopted by most states as the minimum standard for healthcare facility design and construction.
What does 'HIPAA' primarily regulate in the context of healthcare engineering and facilities management?
Answer: The privacy and security of protected health information (PHI)
HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules govern how covered entities must protect patients' protected health information, affecting IT systems and physical security design.