CHSP Study Guide 2026

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📋 CHSP Exam Format at a Glance

100

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

70%

Passing Score

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📚 CHSP Topics to Study (38)

Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management · 9 cards Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control · 9 cards Regulatory Compliance & Standards · 9 cards Safety Management Systems & Leadership · 9 cards Fire Safety and Life Safety · 7 cards Fire Safety and Life Safety · 7 cards Fire Safety and Life Safety · 7 cards Compliance and Accreditation · 6 cards Compliance and Accreditation · 6 cards Emergency Preparedness and Response · 6 cards Emergency Preparedness and Response · 6 cards Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management · 6 cards Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management · 6 cards Hazard Control Practices · 6 cards Hazard Control Practices · 6 cards Hazard Identification and Control · 6 cards Hazard Identification and Control · 6 cards Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control · 6 cards Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control · 6 cards Hazardous Materials Management · 6 cards Hazardous Materials Management · 6 cards Incident Investigation and Analysis · 6 cards Incident Investigation and Analysis · 6 cards Infection Prevention and Control · 6 cards Infection Prevention and Control · 6 cards Management and Leadership · 6 cards Management and Leadership · 6 cards Patient Safety Culture · 6 cards Patient Safety Culture · 6 cards Regulatory Compliance and Standards · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample CHSP Questions & Answers

1. What does the acronym PASS represent when using a portable fire extinguisher?

✓ Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the correct sequential technique for operating a portable fire extinguisher.

2. What does deemed status mean for a healthcare facility accredited by The Joint Commission?

✓ The facility is deemed to meet CMS Conditions of Participation based on accreditation, reducing need for separate CMS surveys

Deemed status means accreditation by a CMS-approved organization is recognized as meeting most Medicare Conditions of Participation.

3. What is the recommended frequency for conducting an Environment of Care (EOC) risk assessment?

✓ At least annually

Environment of Care risk assessments should be conducted at least annually to identify and address potential hazards in the healthcare facility.

4. Which risk assessment matrix component evaluates consequence severity?

✓ Impact scale

The impact scale in a risk assessment matrix specifically evaluates the potential severity or magnitude of harm, injury, or loss that could result from a hazard. This scale helps quantify the consequences, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the potential damage if a risk materializes. It is distinct from the probability scale, which assesses the likelihood of an event occurring.

5. What is an Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) matrix used for in healthcare construction?

✓ To evaluate infection risk from construction and determine appropriate precautions based on patient population and project type

The ICRA matrix cross-references construction activity type with patient risk group to determine the appropriate class of precautions.

6. What is the proper order for donning PPE when entering a patient room under contact and droplet precautions?

✓ Gown, mask or respirator, eye protection, gloves

The correct donning sequence is gown first, then mask/respirator, then eye protection, and gloves last to cover the gown cuffs.

🎯 Free CHSP Practice Tests

Safety Management Systems & Leadership · 9 questions Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management · 9 questions Regulatory Compliance & Standards · 9 questions Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control · 9 questions Fire Safety and Life Safety · 7 questions Fire Safety and Life Safety · 7 questions Fire Safety and Life Safety · 7 questions Hazardous Materials Management · 6 questions Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control · 6 questions Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management · 6 questions

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