NURSING ESSAY NOTES
11. a. Define hospital
b. list the types and functions of hospital c. explain the levels of
disease prevention
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment
with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
Departments in Hospital
There are several departments are found in hospitals namely
Outpatient department (OPD), Inpatient Service (IP), Medical
Department, Nursing Department, Paramedical Department, Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Operation Theatre
Complex (OT), Pharmacy Department, Radiology Department (X-ray),
Dietary Department, Non-professional Services (Business
Management), Medical Record Department (MRD) and Personnel
Department.
Outpatient Department (OPD)
Most hospitals now have an OPD. The advantage of OPD is that much
of the investigative unit and curative work can be done there without
admitting the client, thus curtailing medical expenses.
The scope of OPD includes the following:
Consultation, investigation, procedures, specialty services.
Preventive and promotive health care: Clinics, which include:
diabetic, antenatal, postnasal and under five.
Rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy etc)
Health education
, Counseling
LOCATION
OPD should be located at the entrance of the hospital
Should be separate from inpatient area connected to it
Must have easy access to MRD, X-ray, laboratory, pharmacy and
billing counter
Preferably accessible to causality, but separated from casualty
FACILITIES
The OPD should have the following facilities:
1. Entrance-easily accessible with ramp, steps and wide door. 2.
Flooring-tiled with a slope towards outlet
3. Reception/enquiry
4. Waiting hall
5. Consulting rooms
6. Signboards and layout plan
7. Bay for trolleys and wheelchairs
8. Toilet-separate for males and females
9. Public telephone
10. Board indicating names of consultants on leave
Types of Clients in OPD
Emergency cases
Referred cases from doctors outside and in-house
Direct OP cases
OPD is the first point of contact in the hospital and so the best
impression should be given.
11. a. Define hospital
b. list the types and functions of hospital c. explain the levels of
disease prevention
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment
with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
Departments in Hospital
There are several departments are found in hospitals namely
Outpatient department (OPD), Inpatient Service (IP), Medical
Department, Nursing Department, Paramedical Department, Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Operation Theatre
Complex (OT), Pharmacy Department, Radiology Department (X-ray),
Dietary Department, Non-professional Services (Business
Management), Medical Record Department (MRD) and Personnel
Department.
Outpatient Department (OPD)
Most hospitals now have an OPD. The advantage of OPD is that much
of the investigative unit and curative work can be done there without
admitting the client, thus curtailing medical expenses.
The scope of OPD includes the following:
Consultation, investigation, procedures, specialty services.
Preventive and promotive health care: Clinics, which include:
diabetic, antenatal, postnasal and under five.
Rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy etc)
Health education
, Counseling
LOCATION
OPD should be located at the entrance of the hospital
Should be separate from inpatient area connected to it
Must have easy access to MRD, X-ray, laboratory, pharmacy and
billing counter
Preferably accessible to causality, but separated from casualty
FACILITIES
The OPD should have the following facilities:
1. Entrance-easily accessible with ramp, steps and wide door. 2.
Flooring-tiled with a slope towards outlet
3. Reception/enquiry
4. Waiting hall
5. Consulting rooms
6. Signboards and layout plan
7. Bay for trolleys and wheelchairs
8. Toilet-separate for males and females
9. Public telephone
10. Board indicating names of consultants on leave
Types of Clients in OPD
Emergency cases
Referred cases from doctors outside and in-house
Direct OP cases
OPD is the first point of contact in the hospital and so the best
impression should be given.
