Healthcare Industry Fundamentals Flashcards
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In healthcare facilities management, what does the term 'deferred maintenance' refer to?
Answer: Necessary maintenance work that has been postponed, creating an accumulated backlog of repairs
Deferred maintenance represents the accumulated cost of maintenance work that has been postponed, often due to budget constraints, and which increases risk and future repair costs.
Which type of healthcare facility is defined by CMS as a small rural hospital with no more than 25 inpatient beds?
Answer: Critical access hospital (CAH)
Critical access hospitals are small rural facilities that receive cost-based Medicare reimbursement in exchange for meeting specific size, location, and service requirements.
What is the purpose of a 'Statement of Conditions' (SOC) in the context of TJC accreditation?
Answer: A tool hospitals use to assess compliance with Life Safety Code and document plans for achieving compliance
The Statement of Conditions is a self-assessment tool that helps hospitals evaluate their compliance with Life Safety Code requirements and document Plans for Improvement (PFIs).
In the context of healthcare energy management, what does 'EUI' stand for?
Answer: Energy Use Intensity
Energy Use Intensity measures a building's energy consumption per square foot per year (kBtu/sq ft/yr) and is a key benchmarking metric for healthcare facility energy performance.
Which standard governs the design and installation of medical gas and vacuum systems in healthcare facilities?
Answer: NFPA 99 Chapter 5
NFPA 99 Chapter 5 covers the requirements for medical gas and vacuum systems, including piped oxygen, nitrous oxide, and medical air systems in healthcare facilities.
What is the primary goal of a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) when applied to healthcare facility systems?
Answer: To proactively identify potential failure modes and their impact before problems occur
FMEA is a proactive risk assessment tool that identifies potential failures in a system or process, evaluates their effects, and prioritizes preventive actions based on risk priority numbers.
Which body governs the accreditation of healthcare facilities in the United States and surveys compliance with its standards on a triennial cycle?
Answer: The Joint Commission (TJC)
The Joint Commission accredits and certifies healthcare organizations in the U.S., conducting unannounced surveys approximately every three years to evaluate compliance with its standards.