AHA-CC Changed CHFM Questions

Federal and accreditor requirements establish two emergency exercises per year for hospitals: one full-scale community-based (or facility-based if community-based is not available) and a second exercise (which may be a second full-scale or an exercise such as a tabletop). Real events may be used to meet one of the required exercises when criteria are met.

The Joint Commission (TJC) aligns with NFPA 101: Life Safety Code. For business occupancies (such as outpatient clinics), the requirement is that fire drills be conducted annually (every 12 months).

Quarterly (every 3 months) drills are required for healthcare occupancies (hospitals, nursing care).

Outpatient business occupancies are less stringent.

Per NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, soiled linen and trash containers greater than 32 gallons are not permitted in patient rooms or at nurse stations. Containers larger than this must be located in designated hazardous areas with proper fire protection.

C. 32 gal. (Correct).

Smaller values (8, 16) are permissible but not the regulatory maximum.

D. 64 gal.: Exceeds NFPA maximum and requires special room design.