Modifications in the updated Sub Divisional Hospital (SDH) 51 ... - IIMB

Provision for following Space be made
-Separate room for doctors/consultants
-rooms for reporting
-space for technicians
-storage /records areas
-sufficient waiting areas
Imaging
Role of imaging department should be radio-diagnosis and ultrasound
along with hire facilities depending on the bed strength. The department
should be located at a place which is accessible to both OPD and wards
and also to operation theatre department. The size of the room should
depend on the type of instrument installed. The room should have a subwaiting
area with toilet facility and a change room facility, if required.
Film developing and processing (dark room) shall be provided in the
department for loading, unloading, developing and processing of X-ray
films. Separate Reporting Room for doctors should be there.
Clinical Laboratory
For quick diagnosis of blood, urine, etc., a small sample collection room
facility shall be provided.
Separate Reporting Room for doctors should be there.
Blood Storage Unit (annexure VII)
The area required for setting up the facility is only 10 square meters, welllighted,
clean and preferably air-conditioned.
Intermediate Care Area (Inpatient Nursing Units)
General
Nursing care should fall under following categories:
General Wards: Male / Female
Private Wards
Wards for Specialities
Depending upon the requirement of the hospital and
catchment area, appropriate beds may be allowed for private
facility. 10% of the total bed strength is recommended as
private wards beds.
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