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

Which of the following is NOT a category of inspections in healthcare security?

1. Security surveys

2. Hazard inspections

3. Fire risk assessments

4. Security rounds

The correct answer is: Fire risk assessments

The correct answer is based on the understanding of the categories typically associated with inspections in healthcare security. While fire risk assessments are indeed critical components of overall safety management in healthcare settings, they are not typically classified specifically under the categories of inspections dedicated to security. In healthcare security, categories generally include security surveys, which assess the effectiveness of current security measures; hazard inspections, which identify potential risks to safety and security; and security rounds, which involve officers patrolling the facility to ensure safety and security protocols are being followed. Each of these plays a vital role in maintaining a secure healthcare environment focused on patient and staff safety. Conversely, fire risk assessments fall under the broader category of emergency management or fire safety protocols. These assessments focus primarily on identifying fire hazards, ensuring compliance with fire codes, and implementing strategies to minimize fire risk, which while important, does not directly relate to the core functions of healthcare security inspections. This distinction is why fire risk assessments are not considered a category of inspections specifically associated with healthcare security.