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Regulatory Compliance & Safety Standards Flashcards

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  1. Which EPA regulation governs the management and disposal of regulated medical waste in healthcare facilities?

    Answer: Medical Waste Tracking Act (MWTA)

    The Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988 established federal tracking requirements for regulated medical waste; ongoing management is primarily regulated at the state level with MWTA as the federal baseline.

  2. The interim life safety measures (ILSMs) are required when:

    Answer: A Life Safety Code deficiency exists that cannot be immediately corrected

    ILSMs are temporary compensatory measures implemented when a Life Safety Code deficiency exists — such as during construction — to maintain an equivalent level of safety.

  3. Under NFPA 101, smoke compartments in healthcare occupancies must not exceed what maximum area?

    Answer: 40,000 sq ft (3716 m²)

    NFPA 101 limits healthcare occupancy smoke compartments to a maximum of 22,500 sq ft — a common exam distractor is 40,000 sq ft, which is incorrect.

  4. Which regulation requires healthcare facilities to have an exposure control plan for bloodborne pathogens?

    Answer: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030

    OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires employers to develop, implement, and annually update an Exposure Control Plan.

  5. A hospital's fire pump must be tested at full flow at minimum how often according to NFPA 25?

    Answer: Annually

    NFPA 25 (Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems) requires annual full-flow fire pump tests to verify rated performance.

  6. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the maximum slope for an accessible ramp in a newly constructed healthcare facility is:

    Answer: 1:12

    The ADA Standards for Accessible Design specify a maximum slope of 1:12 (1 inch of rise for every 12 inches of run) for accessible ramps.

  7. Which TJC standard requires hospitals to establish a utility systems management program?

    Answer: EC.02.05.01

    TJC standard EC.02.05.01 requires hospitals to manage risks associated with utility systems, including identification, inspection, testing, and maintenance of critical utilities.