Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) Practice Exam

What does NFPA 99 categorize as having no impact on patient care?

1. Category 1

2. Category 2

3. Category 3

4. Category 4

The correct answer is: Category 4

NFPA 99 is a standard that addresses the health care facilities and the various types of systems and their effects on patient care. According to this standard, the categories assigned to systems and equipment help delineate their impact on patient care. In this categorization, Category 4 specifically identifies systems or equipment that have no impact on patient care. This means that failures in these systems will not adversely affect patients, making them less critical when it comes to safety and health issues. Such a classification allows healthcare facilities to focus their resources and attention on systems and equipment that are crucial for maintaining patient safety and care. Categories 1, 2, and 3 represent varying degrees of criticality, where failure in those systems could lead to more serious consequences for patient health and safety. Understanding these categories is essential for healthcare safety professionals engaged in the management and oversight of facility operations and risk assessments.