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What is the classification of hospitals based on ownership?
What type of hospital is created by law under the national government?
Government Hospital
What is a private hospital?
Owned, operated with funds through donations.
Hospitals according to scope of services can be classified as ___ and Specialty.
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What services are typically provided by a general hospital?
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What are some clinical services offered by a general hospital?
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What is a specialty hospital?
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What characterizes a General Hospital Level 1?
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What is the distinguishing feature of a General Hospital Level 2?
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What are some features of a General Hospital Level 3?
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What is a trauma-capable facility?
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What is the purpose of a primary care facility?
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Which is a characteristic of custodial care facilities?
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What is the function of a diagnostic/therapeutic facility?
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What characterizes a specialized out-patient facility?
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Study Notes
Classification of Hospitals
- Hospitals can be classified based on ownership, scope of services, and functional capacity.
Ownership Categories
- Government Hospitals: Established by law under national government (e.g., DOH, DOJ, DND, PNP, SUCS, GOCC).
- Private Hospitals: Owned and operated with funds from donations.
Scope of Services
- General Hospitals: Provide services for all types of illnesses, injuries, or deformities.
- Specialty Hospitals: Focus on specific diseases or medical conditions.
Clinical Services in General Hospitals
- Typical services include family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and obstetrics-gynecology (OB-GYNE).
Levels of General Hospitals
- Level 1 Hospitals: Basic services including qualified personnel, operating rooms, maternity facilities, isolation facilities, dental sections, blood stations, secondary labs, level 1 imaging, and pharmacies.
- Level 2 Hospitals: Include departmental heads, general ICU, NICU, HRPU, respiratory therapy services, tertiary labs, and level 2 imaging.
- Level 3 Hospitals: Teaching hospitals offering advanced services such as pediatrics, OB-GYNE, surgery, internal medicine, physical rehab units, ambulatory surgical services, dialysis, blood banks, and level 3 imaging.
Trauma Facilities
- Trauma-Capable Facility: Hospitals designated to act as trauma centers.
- Trauma-Receiving Facility: Licensed hospitals that receive trauma patients for transport.
Primary Care Facilities
- Serve as the first contact healthcare service offering basic services.
- Can be categorized into:
- With In-Patient Beds: Short-stay facilities that include infirmaries and birthing homes.
- Without Beds: Facilities offering medical or dental examinations without in-patient care.
Other Types of Facilities
- Custodial Care Facility: Long-term care focusing on medical, rehabilitative, and daily living assistance.
- Diagnostic/Therapeutic Facility: Used for examinations of the body, specimen analysis for disease diagnosis, or water analysis.
- Specialized Out-Patient Facility: Equipped with highly competent and trained staff for specialized services.
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This quiz covers the classification of hospitals based on ownership, scope of services, and functional capacity. It includes information about government and private hospitals, general and specialty services, and the various levels of general hospitals. Test your knowledge on hospital classifications and their unique features.
