Classification of Hospitals

Questions and Answers

What classification criterion is primarily used to determine the size of a hospital?

Range of clinical specialties

Number of in-patient beds (correct)

Number of outpatient services offered

Type of medical staff employed

Which type of hospital is characterized by having approximately 30 or fewer beds?

Community hospital

Mid-sized hospital

Large hospital

Small hospital (correct)

What is a common practice among small hospitals regarding service provision?

Provide specialized surgical care

Focus solely on emergency care

Outsource various services (correct)

Employ all services in-house

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typical of mid-sized hospitals?

Offering comprehensive emergency care Signup and view all the answers

What factor is used to classify hospitals aside from size?

Ownership type Signup and view all the answers

Large hospitals are defined by their bed capacity as being what?

More than 100 beds Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is usually minimized or lacking in small hospitals?

High-end medical services Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of mid-sized hospitals in relation to their services?

Provide most clinical support services in-house Signup and view all the answers

What type of care do primary care hospitals provide?

Basic medical care, outpatient consultation, and vaccinations Signup and view all the answers

Which hospital level is capable of performing caesarean deliveries?

Secondary care hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes tertiary care hospitals from other levels of care?

They offer the most advanced medical treatments and have specialized expertise. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a classification based on hospital ownership?

Non-profit hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is specifically required by a cardiac hospital?

Cath-lab and cardiac ICU Signup and view all the answers

In the classification of hospitals, which type is known for offering non-complex specialty surgeries?

Secondary care hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What defines a multi-speciality hospital?

It provides various types of specialized medical services. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hospital typically has advanced equipment and specialized doctors for fields like Cardiac and Cancer care?

Tertiary care hospitals Signup and view all the answers

What level of care is represented by primary health centres (PHC)?

Primary care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary care hospital delivery model?

Medical college hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Classification of Hospitals

Hospitals vary in types, each with distinct characteristics, strengths, and limitations.
Classification is important for understanding hospital types based on multiple criteria.

Size

Classified by the number of inpatient beds:
- Small Hospitals: Up to 30 beds; limited resources, often outsource services like laboratory and pharmacy; basic emergency care and surgical facilities.
- Mid-sized Hospitals: 30 to 100 beds; offer complex services but are less comprehensive than large hospitals; provide reasonable emergency and intensive care with some in-house clinical support.
- Large Hospitals: Over 100 beds; extensive resources to handle many patients and complex health issues; equipped with advanced facilities, including ICUs and operation theatres.

Level of Care

Defined by three categories:
- Primary Care: Basic medical services include outpatient consultations, vaccinations, and treatments for minor ailments; typically provided by Primary Health Centres (PHC).
- Secondary Care: More advanced services than primary care; includes general surgery and basic intensive care; associated with Community Health Centres (CHC) and District hospitals; often found in small and mid-sized private hospitals.
- Tertiary Care: Advanced specialty care in fields like cardiology and oncology; equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and highly qualified personnel; medical colleges often serve as tertiary care hospitals.

Clinical Specialties

Categorized based on specialties offered:
- Single-Specialty Hospitals: Focus on one specialty (e.g., cardiac or oncology).
- Multi-Specialty Hospitals: Provide various specialties; operationally more complex and requiring diverse resources tailored to each specialty, such as cath labs for cardiac care.

Ownership

Types of hospitals based on ownership include:
- Public Hospitals: Government-owned, which include:
  - Central Government Hospitals: Managed at the national level, e.g., AIIMS.
  - State Government Hospitals: Managed at the state level, offering regional healthcare services.

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Explore the various classifications of hospitals based on criteria such as size, level of care, clinical specialties, ownership, and system of medicine. This quiz will help you understand the unique characteristics, strengths, and limitations of different types of hospitals. Enhance your knowledge about hospital classifications and their significance in the healthcare system.