Questions and Answers
What is the washing area used for?
Linens are washed by laundry workers.
Where is the pressing and ironing area located?
Close to washing area and linen office and work room.
What does the electrical room manage?
Tests inspection of electrical distribution equipment.
What activities occur in the office?
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What occurs in the bio-medical equipment room?
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What is the purpose of the mechanical and electrical room?
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What services are provided by the carpentry workshop?
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What activities take place in the garage and work area?
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Linens are washed by ____ workers.
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What is the primary function of an Administrative Service Facility?
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What is the Main Lobby used for?
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What occurs in the Reception area of a hospital?
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What does the Admitting Office do?
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What is the purpose of the Office of the Chief of Hospital?
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What is the Accounting Room used for?
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What activities occur in the Office of the Chief Nurse?
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The ____ facilities are used for relief, washing, and clean-up activities.
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What is the function of the Clinical Service Facility?
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What is the Emergency Department?
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What is found in the Nurse Station?
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What is the role of the Treatment Cubicles?
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What is the function of the Operating Room?
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Which of these rooms hold sterile surgical materials? (Select all that apply)
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What is the purpose of the Recovery Room?
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What services are provided in the Outpatient Department?
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What does the Medical Records Room hold?
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The _______ area is where individuals count, inspect, and segregate soiled linen.
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What is the purpose of the Staff Lounge?
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What occurs in the Bacteriology and Serology Section?
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The Drug Information area is part of the _______ dispensing area.
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Study Notes
Administrative Facilities
- Administrative Service Facility: Acts as a receiving area and information distribution center.
- Main Lobby: Serves as a receiving and waiting area for distribution of information to hospital units.
- Reception: Personnel greet patients and visitors, providing basic information and directions. Adjacent to the lobby.
- Admitting Office: Responsible for receiving patient charts and identifying necessary services.
- Affiliates Room and Library: A study/rest area for affiliates.
- Office of the Chief of Hospital: Where the Chief of Hospital works and manages records.
- Accounting Room: Workspace for accounting clerks and Chief Accountant; close to Admin and Business Finance Offices.
- Office of the Chief Nurse: Chief Nurse's operational area and record updates, near Chief of Hospital's office.
- Office of the Admin Officer: Administrative Officer's workspace for visitor reception and records management.
Clinical Facilities
- Emergency Department: First line of clinical services for urgent cases.
- Nurse Station: Nurses record patient information and monitor medical activities; located near emergency entrance.
- Treatment Cubicles: Used for treating minor injuries with diagnostic equipment.
- Observation Room: Monitoring of patients’ vital signs until stability is confirmed.
- Minor Operating Room: Site for minor surgical procedures with patient transfer to nursing wards post-operation.
- Operating Room: Specially equipped area for surgical procedures.
- Recovery Room: Designated for post-operative care.
Diagnostic and Laboratory Services
- X-ray Room: Patients undergo radiographic examinations; close to OPD and Emergency Department.
- Ultrasound Room: Ultrasonologist conducts examinations; near X-ray Rooms.
- Clerical Room: Handles patient requests for x-rays and schedules; adjacent to film storage.
Nursing and Patient Areas
- Typical 2-Bed Ward & 4-Bed Ward: Accommodations for patients, monitored by staff; close to Nurse Stations.
- Patiente Dispensing Area: Where drugs and medicines are screened and dispensed; stocked for wards and treatment areas.
- Dietitian's Office: Chief Dietitian organizes monthly menus and manages food quality inspections.
Support Services
- Staff Lounge: Rest area for staff during breaks.
- Linen Rooms & Central Linen Storage: Areas for clean linen storage and issuance.
- Equipment Storage: Storage for cleaning and maintenance equipment, strategically located.
Waste and Maintenance Management
- Garbage Disposal Cubicle: Sorting and packing of waste by Food Service Workers.
- Utility Room: Handles waste storage for clean-up activities.
- Electrical Room: Inspects and repairs electrical distribution equipment.
- Garage and Work Area: Mechanic operations for vehicle maintenance and storage.
Specialized Units
- Intensive Care Unit: Provides intensive medical treatment for critically ill patients.
- Bacteriology and Serology Section: Prepares culture media for testing diseases.
- Pathologist's Office: Where pathologists file records and interact with visitors related to their work.
Food Services
- Cold Storage: Storage for perishables such as meat and dairy.
- Dishwashing Area: Facilities for cleaning kitchen utensils and instruments; operates near food preparation areas.
Final Notes
- Facilities designed for efficient and effective patient care, administration, and support services reflect the structured workflow in hospitals.
- Each area has specific functions that contribute to the overall operation and patient care quality within the hospital environment.
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