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CHFM Study Tool

Certified Health Care Facility Manager — based on the AHA CHFM 2024 Blueprint

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CHFM Exam Prep

Based on the AHA CHFM 2024 exam blueprint — 5 domains covering CMS CoPs, TJC Physical Environment (PE), NFPA 101, NFPA 99, OSHA, ADA, utilities, fire safety, emergency management, and environmental safety.

Exam Blueprint (5 Domains)

1. Compliance & Regulatory
25%
2. Planning, Design & Construction
20%
3. Maintenance & Operations
25%
4. Fire Safety & Emergency Management
15%
5. Environmental Safety & Hazardous Materials
15%
120
Questions in bank
120
Full exam questions
2.5 hrs
Exam time limit

About the CHFM exam: 110-item computer-based exam administered by AHA (American Hospital Association). Covers 5 domains: Compliance & Regulatory (25%), Planning, Design & Construction (20%), Maintenance & Operations (25%), Fire Safety & Emergency Management (15%), and Environmental Safety & Hazardous Materials (15%). Passing score is approximately 70%. Recertification required every 3 years with 45 CEUs. aha.org/chfm

Pro tip from test-takers: Focus on CMS Conditions of Participation, TJC Physical Environment (PE) standards, NFPA 101 healthcare occupancy chapters, ILSM/ICRA procedures, and emergency generator testing requirements. Know your NFPA 99 risk categories and OSHA recordkeeping forms. The exam rewards practical facility management knowledge over memorized code sections.