Hospital Organization

• What is the study of philosophy concerned with?

  Philosophy is the study or creation of theories about existence, knowledge, and thought.
• What is the mission of a hospital?

  The mission is to provide the highest quality of medical care and build long-term relationships with patients.
• What does a Mission Statement define?

  A Mission Statement defines the company’s business, objectives, and approach to reach those objectives.
• What is a Vision Statement?

  A Vision Statement describes the desired future position of the company.
• What are the elements of Mission and Vision Statements?

  • Combined to provide a statement of the company’s purposes
  • Goals and values
• What do Administrative Services pertain to?

  Administrative Services pertain to personnel, payroll, property management, and other similar services.
• Who are the Administrative Services managers?

  Administrative Services managers plan, direct, and coordinate supportive services of an organization.
• What are some examples of Administrative Tasks or Responsibilities?

  Examples include preparing letters, running errands, and arranging meetings.
• What is the role of an Administrator in a hospital?

  An Administrator provides office support and is vital for the smooth running of a business.
• What is a Governing Board?


  A Governing Board is a board that manages the affairs of an institution.
• What is the function of the Governing Board in relation to educational needs?

  The Governing Board establishes a management dynamic to provide resources for educational needs.
• What does Hospital Administration encompass?

  Hospital Administration relates to leadership, management, and administration of health care systems.
• How do the characteristics of a radiology department vary?

  They are determined by the roles and functions of the hospital and the needs of the community it serves.
• What is the aim of management in a radiology department?

  Management aims to arrange employees into working groups according to their work functions.
• What are some specialized areas within a radiology department?

  Specialized areas may include diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and sonography.
• What are the responsibilities of the hospital administrator?

  The administrator is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining programs that implement policies.
• What is the ultimate objective of the diagnostic radiology department?

  The objective is to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease by providing timely and reliable information.
• Why is effective working relationship important in a hospital?

  Effective patient care depends on cooperation between all hospital departments.
• What is the responsibility of the radiology manager regarding examinations?

  The radiology manager is responsible for ensuring examinations are performed promptly and efficiently.
• What is the purpose of the hospital admission procedure?


  The purpose is to prepare and admit patients for evaluation or treatment.
• What do admission notes document?

  Admission notes document the reasons for a patient's admission and their baseline status.
• What is a Hospital Information System (HIS)?


  A HIS is a computer system that manages all information related to health care providers.
• What is the importance of Hospital Information Systems?

  They help improve customer service, reduce costs, and streamline the search for medical records.
• What is the purpose of an Information System?

  The purpose is to turn raw data into useful information for decision making.
• What is the significance of a sophisticated Information System?

  It simplifies the process of finding data and assists in decision making.
• What is procurement?


  Procurement is the act of obtaining goods or services for business purposes.
• What is the goal of procurement?

  The goal is to ensure value is created in the process and consider the total cost of ownership.
• What is accounting?


  Accounting is the process of recording financial transactions pertaining to a business.
• What is the purpose of accounting?

  The purpose is to accumulate and report financial information about a business's performance.
• What are Support Services in a hospital?

  Support Services are services that indirectly contribute to patient care.
• What are some examples of Support Services?

  Examples include biomedical engineering, facilities engineering, and dietary services.
• What is Human Resources?

  Human Resources is the set of people who make up the workforce of an organization.
• What are the Seven Functions of Human Resources?

  1. Recruitment and selection
  2. Performance management
  3. Learning and development
  4. Succession planning
  5. Compensation and benefits
  6. Human Resources information Systems
  7. HR data and analysis
• What do Medical Services encompass?

  Medical Services include physician services, nurse and therapist services, and hospital services.
• What is a physician?

  A physician is a general term for a doctor who has earned a medical degree.
• What are the six core skills of physicians?

  1. Patient care
  2. Medical knowledge
  3. Practice-based learning improvement
  4. Interpersonal and communication skills
  5. Professionalism
  6. Systems-based practice
• What does the Clinical Service Department include?

  It includes wards, dental sections, emergency rooms, and outpatient departments.
• What are Clinical Support Services?

  Clinical Support Services provide diagnostic services and therapeutic support in patient management.
• What is the purpose of Clinical Services?


  The purpose is to manage clinical trials and provide related services for pharmaceutical testing.