1. Hospital
Hospital is defined as the institution of healthcare which are
designed for the sick or injured person for medical and surgical
treatment. The best known type of hospital is the general hospital
which typically has an emergency department to treat urgent health
problems ranging from fire and accident vicyims to a sudden
illness.
It is appropriately staffed and equipped to provide diagnostic
and therapeutic services as well as the necessary supporting
services required to perform its assigned mission and function
FUNCTIONS
- The main function of a hospital is to provide the population
with complete health care.
- It also functions as the centre for the training of health
workers
- A hospital is a vital part of a social and medical
organization
- Treatment and management of patients through the staff of
physicians
- Patient support relates directly to patient care and includes
nursing, dietary diagnostic, therapy, pharmacy and laboratory
services.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Medical services
- Short term hospitalization
- Emergency room services
- General and specialty surgical services
- X-ray/ radiology services
- Laboratory services
- Blood services
- surgical services
- Anesthiology services
2. Ambulatory
care
Ambulatory care is defined as the medical services which are
done on an outpatient without admission to a hospital or
institution. These are mostly done for prevention and basic medical
care.
They include doctor's clinic, such as primary care as well as
counselling centers for mental health and weight loss
FUNCTIONS
- Setting up adjustments to illness counselling
- Identifying the need for and connection to community
resources
- Identifying the need for and connection to entitlement
programs
- Connecting patients to support groups
- Connecting patients to mental health services
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Offices of physicians and other health care professionals
- Hospital outpatient departments
- Ambulatory surgical centers
- Specialty clinics or centers
- Urgent care clinics
3. Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is defined as the care which is provided to the
patients who need a help or support to get back or improve
abilities that they need for daily life.
Rehabilitation services is needed for the patients with injuries
abd trauma, stroke, major surgery etc.
FUNCTIONS
- Rehabilitation can reduce the impact of a broad range of health
conditions including diseases, illnesses or injuries
- It can also complement other health interventions such as
medical and surgical interventions, helping to achieve the best
outcome
- Rehabilitation helps to minimize or slow down the disabling
effects of chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular
disease, cancer and diabetes
- Ensures healthy lives and promote well being for all at all
ages.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Mental health rehabilitation services
4. Retail health
clinic
Retail health clinic is defined as the health centers which is a
convenient way for patients to visit a walk in healthcare
clinic.
FUNCTIONS
- It employs certified nurse practitioners who can treat minor,
uncomplicated illnesses and injuries such as fever and colds,
rashes, bumps, and scrapes
- Health care clinic doesnot offer the services available in
urgent care clinic
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Convenient and cost effective method for receiving care
- Preventive services such as receiving vaccines
5. Long term
care
Long term care involves a variety of services needed to meet the
person's health or personal care needs during a short or long
period of time.
These services help people live independently and safely as
possible whwn they can no longer perform everyday activities on
their own.
FUNCTIONS
- Long term care helps meet health or personal needs
- Most healthcare services assists in dressing, bathing, and
using the bathroom.
- Well coordinated total care
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Personal services such as eating, dressing, bathing, toileting,
transportation, laundry and housekeeping
- Social and recreational activities