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ACHA Certification Exam 2026–2027 | 460+
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Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
A model of primary care that provides comprehensive and timely care to
patients, while emphasizing teamwork and patient involvement.
Benefits of Patient Centered Medical Home
- Higher quality of care
- Lower cost
- Higher patient satisfaction
- Streamlined approach
Ambulatory health care
also known as outpatient care; patient care provided in less than 24 hours.
Examples of Ambulatory Care
- surgery centers
- community health centers
- group practices
- imaging centers
- urgent care clinics
- rehabilitation center
Critical Access Hospitals
Hospitals that are classified as having no more than 25 acute care beds, and
are at least 35 miles away from another hospital, providing emergency care,
and are eligible for grants to increase access to consumers.
Critical Access Hospitals can have up to how many beds?
25 acute care beds, 10 psychiatric or rehabilitation unit beds. 96 hour stay per
patient
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
a facility where minor surgery is performed and the patient does not stay
overnight.
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Ambulatory Care
Outpatient care that allows patients to receive care in one day without the
need for inpatient hospitalization
Clinical laboratory
where tests are done on clinical specimens in order to get information about
the health of a patient as pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of disease.
Primary Care Center
Organizations that focus on community integration, health promotion and
disease prevention, first-contact medical services, and linkage to other parts
of the health care delivery system.
elements of performance (EPs)
Scoring devices for determining compliance with standards:
0 = insufficient compliance*
1 = partial compliance*
2 = satisfactory compliance
All 0's and 1's must be addressed in ESC. (Based on criticality, must be
corrected within 45 or 60 days.)
measurable elements (MEs)
specific requirements of a standard
Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA)
Identify and prioritize potential hazards, threats, and adverse events and then
asses impact on care. Threats natural, technological, human, and hazardous
material events.
sentinel event
an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological
injury
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examples of sentinel events
- abduction
- suicide attempts
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ACHA Certification Exam 2026–2027 | 460+
Verified Questions & Answers | American
College of Healthcare Architects Study
Guide | Healthcare Facility Planning &
Design Exam Prep.
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
A model of primary care that provides comprehensive and timely care to
patients, while emphasizing teamwork and patient involvement.
Benefits of Patient Centered Medical Home
- Higher quality of care
- Lower cost
- Higher patient satisfaction
- Streamlined approach
Ambulatory health care
also known as outpatient care; patient care provided in less than 24 hours.
Examples of Ambulatory Care
- surgery centers
- community health centers
- group practices
- imaging centers
- urgent care clinics
- rehabilitation center
Critical Access Hospitals
Hospitals that are classified as having no more than 25 acute care beds, and
are at least 35 miles away from another hospital, providing emergency care,
and are eligible for grants to increase access to consumers.
Critical Access Hospitals can have up to how many beds?
25 acute care beds, 10 psychiatric or rehabilitation unit beds. 96 hour stay per
patient
https://quizlet.com/search?query=FAC%252DC-CERTIFICATION-EXAM-AND-PRACTICE- 1/91
EXAM&type=sets&page=3
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Ambulatory Surgery Center
a facility where minor surgery is performed and the patient does not stay
overnight.
https://quizlet.com/search?query=FAC%252DC-CERTIFICATION-EXAM-AND-PRACTICE- 2/91
EXAM&type=sets&page=3
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Ambulatory Care
Outpatient care that allows patients to receive care in one day without the
need for inpatient hospitalization
Clinical laboratory
where tests are done on clinical specimens in order to get information about
the health of a patient as pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of disease.
Primary Care Center
Organizations that focus on community integration, health promotion and
disease prevention, first-contact medical services, and linkage to other parts
of the health care delivery system.
elements of performance (EPs)
Scoring devices for determining compliance with standards:
0 = insufficient compliance*
1 = partial compliance*
2 = satisfactory compliance
All 0's and 1's must be addressed in ESC. (Based on criticality, must be
corrected within 45 or 60 days.)
measurable elements (MEs)
specific requirements of a standard
Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA)
Identify and prioritize potential hazards, threats, and adverse events and then
asses impact on care. Threats natural, technological, human, and hazardous
material events.
sentinel event
an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological
injury
https://quizlet.com/search?query=FAC%252DC-CERTIFICATION-EXAM-AND-PRACTICE- 3/91
EXAM&type=sets&page=3
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examples of sentinel events
- abduction
- suicide attempts
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EXAM&type=sets&page=3
