IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Questions with correct Answers
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Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care,
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According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have
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Business offices are often measured by:
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Which of the following is a security issue for employees of support or ancillary services?
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a. Well staffed during the day
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Which of the following defines property risk:
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hazards
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d. Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies -
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What three components make up the Access Control Triad?
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c. Staff education & training, video surveillance, physical security safeguards
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d. Identification systems, proprietary logo usage, staff education & training - Correct
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What two things should be used regardless of the type of vehicle patrol used?
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a. Helmets and preventative maintenance programs
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic purposes of the Incident Command
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a. Assuring the safety of responders and others
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The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a
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The most primary overriding concern of any security department should be
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a. Its image
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c. The goals and mission if the entity employing the security services
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Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care,
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Emergency Management, and Life Safety in the healthcare environment?
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a. The Joint Commission (TJC)
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b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) j j j j j
c. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA)
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According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have
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What are the two types of criminal acts?
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a. Burglaries and Felonies j j
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Business offices are often measured by:
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b. The admission process
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c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days) j j j j
d. The physician survey -
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Which of the following is a security issue for employees of support or ancillary services?
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a. Well staffed during the day
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c. Mix of certified and non-certified employees
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Which of the following defines property risk:
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a. Lawsuits brought about by action or inaction, including negligent security or safety
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hazards
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, c. The healthcare organizations inability to perform one or many of its normal functions,
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leading to the inability to generate income
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d. Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies -
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Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies
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What three components make up the Access Control Triad?
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b. Identification systems, staff education & training, physical security safeguards
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c. Staff education & training, video surveillance, physical security safeguards
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d. Identification systems, proprietary logo usage, staff education & training - Correct
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What two things should be used regardless of the type of vehicle patrol used?
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a. Helmets and preventative maintenance programs
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b. Preventative maintenance programs and sift-by-shift inspections
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic purposes of the Incident Command
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