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The basic structure of a b. Pyramid
typical healthcare
organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line
The most primary b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility
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
,Which accreditation body a. The Joint Commission (TJC)
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)
According to IAHSS a. Increased
Hospital Crime Survey,
assaults have
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Remained the same
d. Become less violent
What are the two types of b. Misdemeanors and Felonies
criminal acts?
a. Burglaries and Felonies
b. Misdemeanors and
Felonies
c. Larceny and
Misconduct
d. Misdemeanors and
Larceny
,Business offices are often c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
measured by:
a. Diagnosis-related
groups (DRGs)
b. The admission process
c. Accounts receivable
days (A/R days)
d. The physician survey
Which of the following is a b. Isolated at night
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
, Which of the following d. Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings,
defines property risk: equipment, and supplies
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
What three components b. Identification systems, staff education & training,
make up the Access physical security safeguards
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
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UPDATE!! IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Exam
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Terms in this set (88)
The basic structure of a b. Pyramid
typical healthcare
organization resembles a
a. Circle
b. Pentagon
c. Pyramid
d. Straight line
The most primary b. The safety and well-being of anyone in the facility
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
,Which accreditation body a. The Joint Commission (TJC)
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)
According to IAHSS a. Increased
Hospital Crime Survey,
assaults have
a. Increased
b. Decreased
c. Remained the same
d. Become less violent
What are the two types of b. Misdemeanors and Felonies
criminal acts?
a. Burglaries and Felonies
b. Misdemeanors and
Felonies
c. Larceny and
Misconduct
d. Misdemeanors and
Larceny
,Business offices are often c. Accounts receivable days (A/R days)
measured by:
a. Diagnosis-related
groups (DRGs)
b. The admission process
c. Accounts receivable
days (A/R days)
d. The physician survey
Which of the following is a b. Isolated at night
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
, Which of the following d. Damage, theft, or vandalism to buildings,
defines property risk: equipment, and supplies
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
What three components b. Identification systems, staff education & training,
make up the Access physical security safeguards
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
