IAHSS Basic Officer Certification 2023/
2024Exam () Questions and Verified Answers|
QUESTION
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Which organization developed a code of
... [Show More] ethics for healthcare security?
a. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
b. National fire and Protection Association (NFPA)
c. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
d. Department of Public Health (DPH)
Answer:
a. International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
QUESTION
You cannot effectively patrol a facility unless you are:
a. Are looking good
b. Are prepared
c. Are finished eating
d. Have your radio
Answer:
b. Are prepared
QUESTION
Which organization requires the hospital to train forensic staff?
a. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
b. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c. The Joint Commission (TJC)
d. National Fire and Protection Association (NFPA)
Answer:
The Joint Commission (TJC)
QUESTION
Which of the following is a physical environment consideration, as defined by the Joint
Commission?
a. Staffing competency
b. Medical records
c. Life safety
d. Patient privacy
Answer:
c. Life safety
QUESTION
Security officers face sanctions under criminal law if they violate the constitutional or civil rights
of a party or engage in criminal acts. The sanctions are in which two areas?
a. Constitutional and Civil Rights
b. Judicial and Constitutional Rights
c. Civil and Judicial Rights
d. Civil and Personal Rights
Answer:
a. Constitutional and Civil Rights
QUESTION
Which answer best describes security's role in a workplace violence program?
a. Security is the sole department responsible for the workplace violence program
b. Security has virtually no role in the workplace violence program
c. Workplace violence programs are a partnership between security and many other healthcare
disciplines
d. State and federal governments dictate the role of security in workplace violence programs
Answer:
c. Workplace violence programs are a partnership between security and many other healthcare
disciplines
QUESTION
A protection order is designed to do what?
a. Provide a legal mechanism to enforce no contact between victim and assailant
b. Begin the process of reconciliation between victim and assailant
c. Protect the physical well being of the victim
d. Both A and C
Answer:
d. Both A and C
QUESTION
Which of the following best describe de-escalation techniques:
a. Do not provide limits
b. Do not spend time listening to the individual
c. Use listening skills and respond in a way that shows empathy
d. Both A and B
Answer:
c. Use listening skills and respond in a way that shows empathy
QUESTION
Which of the following is NOT a valid assumption when developing a plan for response to a
civil disturbance?
a. Availability of adequate staffing may be affected
b. Planning and coordination will be an ongoing activity
c. Outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected
d. Needed response by police and fire may be delayed
Answer:
c. Outside services such as transportation and deliveries will not be affected
QUESTION
Who should handle any demonstrator action on public sidewalks or streets?
a. Administration
b. Security
c. Facility personnel
d. Local law enforcement
Answer:
d. Local law enforcement
QUESTION
During a disturbance, which of these is a critical action to be taken by the facility? [Show Less]