Internertional Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Advanced Officer Certification Practice Exam

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What type of facility may involve home healthcare or hospice services?

  1. Central IT/IS

  2. Pharmacies

  3. Labs/research

  4. Outreach home care

The correct answer is: Outreach home care

The correct choice relates to the specific nature of services involved in home healthcare or hospice care. Outreach home care is focused on providing medical and personal care services directly in a patient's home, which is central to the concept of home healthcare and hospice services. This type of care is designed to support patients who require assistance with daily living activities or medical treatment in a home setting, ensuring they receive necessary support while remaining in a familiar environment. The other options do not pertain to the direct provision of healthcare services in a home environment. Central IT/IS focuses on information technology and systems management, which is essential for healthcare operations but does not involve direct patient care. Pharmacies primarily dispense medications and provide pharmaceutical care, often in a retail setting, rather than the personal care aspect of home healthcare. Labs and research facilities are typically associated with conducting tests and studies, which do not include end-of-life care or ongoing medical support in a home setting.