Certified Health Care Facility Manager Resources
The Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) exam features questions organized into five broad domains: compliance; planning, design, and construction; maintenance and operations; finance; and administration. ASHE is working to develop a list of resources useful to those preparing for the exam, and the list below is an initial version. ASHE will continue to develop this list as members provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Why should you become a CHFM?
Verify your extensive knowledge of critical systems in the physical health care environment
Keep up with best practices in the health care facility management field
Ensure you are prepared for inspections and audits from ruling authorities
While the following resources may be helpful in preparing for the exam, though this is not a complete list and this reading material does not cover exam questions directly. ASHE does not have access to the questions on the exam, which is offered through the AHA Certification Center. This list is intended to be a starting point for those interested in studying for the CHFM exam, as well as a list of general reading for all health care facility professionals.
If you are not sure which materials you should focus on, consider starting by reading the detailed domains in the CHFM Candidate Handbook and Application or by taking the CHFM Self-Assessment Exam to find your strengths and weaknesses. If you are not yet an ASHE member, consider joining to gain access to the members-only resources and discounts listed below.
Recommended Areas of Focus for the CHFM Exam
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- Reading materials:
- NFPA 101 Handbook, 2012 Edition
- NFPA 99 Handbook, 2012 Edition
- FGI Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities
- Medical Gas Cylinder and Bulk Tank Storage (Monograph; free download for ASHE members)
- Education programs:
- Application of NFPA 99 in Health Care Facilities e-learning course (ASHE members get $100 discount)
- Managing Life Safety (2012 edition) e-learning course (ASHE members get $50 discount)
- Managing Accreditation in the Physical Environment (available as a hosted program)
- On Demand recordings (available only to ASHE members):
- Test Your Code Knowledge: An Interactive Q&A Discussion of Regulatory Codes (from 2015 PDC Summit)
- Test Your Code Knowledge: An Interactive Discussion of Regulatory Codes (from 2015 Annual Conference)
- Test Your Code Knowledge: An Interactive Q&A Discussion of Regulatory Codes (from 2015 PDC Summit)
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- Reading materials:
- Mechanical Systems for Health Care Facilities (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Electrical Systems Handbook for Health Care Facilities (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Health Facility Commissioning Handbook (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Roofing: Basics and Beyond (Monograph; ASHE members get free download)
- Health Facility Design Information Checklist (Monograph; ASHE members get free download)
- Managing Hospital Electrical Shutdowns (Monograph; ASHE members get free download)
- Construction Management of Healthcare Projects
- On Demand recordings (available only to ASHE members):
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- Reading materials:
- Maintenance Management for Health Care Facilities (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Mechanical Systems for Health Care Facilities (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Electrical Systems Handbook for Health Care Facilities (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Health Facility Commissioning Handbook (ASHE members get $30 discount)
- Managing Hospital Electrical Shutdowns (Monograph; ASHE members get free download)
- Managing Hospital Emergency Power Systems (Monograph; ASHE members get free download)
- On Demand recordings (available only to ASHE members):
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Exam Preparation/Readiness Review
The American Hospital Association Certification Center contracts with PSI to administer the CHFM exam. The exam is available online at PSI Assessment Centers. Learn more about how to prepare for the CHFM exam below.
CHFM Exam Review Course
Through a combination of lecture, CHFM exam-simulated practice test questions, and study materials, you will feel more confident to take the CHFM exam and also review best practices for taking a computer-based test.
ASHE members get a $100 discount.
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CHFM Self-Assessment Examination & Flashcards
Use this self-assessment exam, or these flash cards to gain an understanding of what areas you might need to cover more in your preparation for the CHFM exam.
ASHE members get $85 discount.
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CHFM Candidate Handbook & Application
Access the CHFM candidate handbook to learn more about the exam, exam preparation tactics and more.
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