CHC Infection Control & Interim Life Safety Flashcards
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What does PCRA stand for in the context of healthcare construction?
Answer: Pre-Construction Risk Assessment
PCRA stands for Pre-Construction Risk Assessment, which evaluates potential risks to patients, staff, and operations before construction begins.
ILSM in healthcare construction stands for:
Answer: Interim Life Safety Measures
ILSM refers to Interim Life Safety Measures, compensatory actions implemented when normal fire protection or egress systems are impaired during construction.
Which organization requires healthcare facilities to implement ILSM during construction projects?
Answer: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission requires healthcare facilities to implement Interim Life Safety Measures whenever normal life safety systems are compromised during construction.
Which of the following is required under ILSM when a fire exit is blocked during construction?
Answer: Conduct additional fire drills and provide temporary means of egress
When egress is blocked, ILSM requires additional fire drills and alternative egress routes to maintain patient safety during the impairment.
Who is typically responsible for completing the PCRA before healthcare construction begins?
Answer: A multidisciplinary team including infection control, facilities, and clinical staff
A multidisciplinary team including infection prevention, facilities management, and clinical staff should collaboratively complete the PCRA.
If a smoke detector must be temporarily disabled during construction, which ILSM action is required?
Answer: Increase fire watch patrols in the affected area
Temporarily disabling a smoke detector requires implementing fire watch patrols to compensate for the reduced detection capability in the affected area.