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IAHSS Basic Officer Certification latest 2024
verified Questions and answers graded A +

The basic structure of a typical healthcare organization resembles a

a. Circle

b. Pentagon

c. Pyramid

d. Straight line - >>>b. Pyramid



The most primary overriding concern of any security department should be

a. Its image

b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility

c. The goals and mission if the entity employing the security services

d. Cost-effectiveness - >>>b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility



Which accreditation body provides standards to address Environment of Care, Emergency Management,
and Life Safety in the healthcare environment?

a. The Joint Commission (TJC)

b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

c. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA)

d. American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) - >>>a. The Joint Commission (TJC)



According to IAHSS Hospital Crime Survey, assaults have

a. Increased

b. Decreased

c. Remained the same

d. Become less violent - >>>a. Increased


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What are the two types of criminal acts?

a. Burglaries and Felonies

b. Misdemeanors and Felonies

c. Larceny and Misconduct

d. Misdemeanors and Larceny - >>>b. Misdemeanors and Felonies



Business offices are often measured by:

a. Diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)

b. The admission process

c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)

d. The physician survey - >>>c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)



Which of the following is a security issue for employees of support or ancillary services?

a. Well staffed during the day

b. Isolated at night

c. Mix of certified and non-certified employees

d. Located in the center of the facility - >>>b. Isolated at night



Which of the following defines property risk:

a. Lawsuits brought about by action or inaction, including negligent security or safety hazards

b. Loss of staff due to perception of an unsafe environment

c. The healthcare organizations inability to perform one or many of its normal functions, leading to the
inability to generate income

d. Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies - >>>d. Damage, theft, or
vandalism to buildings, equipment, and supplies




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What three components make up the Access Control Triad?

a. Identification systems, staff education & training, badging

b. Identification systems, staff education & training, physical security safeguards

c. Staff education & training, video surveillance, physical security safeguards

d. Identification systems, proprietary logo usage, staff education & training - >>>b. Identification
systems, staff education & training, physical security safeguards



What two things should be used regardless of the type of vehicle patrol used?

a. Helmets and preventative maintenance programs

b. Preventative maintenance programs and sift-by-shift inspections

c. Supervisor inspections and helmets

d. Battery maintenance and inspections - >>>b. Preventative maintenance programs and sift-by-shift
inspections



Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic purposes of the Incident Command System?

a. Assuring the safety of responders and others

b. Assuring achievement of tactical objectives

c. Assuring efficient use of resources

d. Assuring constant communication between agencies - >>>d. Assuring constant communication
between agencies



Standard precautions are a set of precautions that the CDC had called for in order to minimize the risk of
infection. Which of the following is NOT covered under standard precautions?

a. Blood and body fluids

b. Mucous membranes

c. Non-intact skin




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