A healthcare institution that provides medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people. Hospitals typically have specialized facilities and personnel to diagnose and treat various illnesses and injuries.
A patient who is admitted to a hospital for treatment and stays overnight or for an extended period, receiving medical care and monitoring.
A patient who receives medical treatment or consultations at a hospital without being admitted for an overnight stay, typically for procedures or appointments that do not require extended observation.
The section of a hospital that provides immediate medical care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries, often including trauma cases and other urgent medical conditions.
A specialized department within a hospital equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals to provide intensive care for critically ill patients.
A dedicated space within a hospital where surgical procedures are performed by trained surgeons and their support staff, equipped with specialized surgical instruments and equipment.
A section or unit within a hospital where patients who require similar levels of care are grouped together, often based on medical specialty or condition.
Healthcare professionals authorized to provide medical care within a hospital, including physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
A digital version of a patient’s medical history, including diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies, radiology images, and laboratory test results, stored in a hospital’s electronic database.
Processes and protocols implemented within hospitals to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare services while prioritizing patient safety, including continuous monitoring, performance improvement initiatives, and adherence to regulatory standards and guidelines.