Hospital Departments

Question 1

Admitting /patient registration

Answer 1

Prepares information for admissions, transfers and discharges from the hospital

Question 2

Bio medical engineering

Answer 2

Maintains , up keeps and repairs monitoring equipment eg. Cardiac moniters

Question 3

Central supply

Answer 3

Cleans , sterilizes, and distributes equipment used throughout the hospital

Question 4

Diagnostic imaging

Answer 4

Also known as medical imaging, radiology, or X-ray department . Performs X-rays and other diagnostic tests for treatment and diagnosis

Question 5

Food services

Answer 5

Prepares and serves food for patients

Question 6

Administration

Answer 6

Established policy and oversees personnel standards

Question 7

Health records

Answer 7

Care of all patient records after discharge from hospital and transcripts of all reports dictated by the physicians and other diagnostic areas

Question 8

Housekeeping

Answer 8

Maintains a clean hospital through cleaning methods aimed at preventing the spread of infection

Question 9

Infection control

Answer 9

Investigates and follows up on any infection concerns

Question 10

Information systems

Answer 10

Maintenance, care and implementation of computer systems

Question 11

Laboratory department

Answer 11

Performs diagnostic procedures on specimens obtained from patients

Question 12

Maintenance department

Answer 12

Responsible for keeping the hospital surroundings , equipment and furnishings in good order

Question 13

Occupational therapy

Answer 13

Provides patients with purposeful activities that are designed to evaluate and treat those who are impaired

Question 14

Pastoral care

Answer 14

Responsible for spiritual support to patients and families

Question 15

Pharmacy

Answer 15

Responsible for the accurate distribution of medications ordered my the physician

Question 16

Physiotherapy

Answer 16

Responsible for rehabilitation and provides testament by way of exercise , massage, heat, light and other methods

Question 17

Respiratory

Answer 17

Provides treatment related to primary respiratory functions helps with maintenance of patients on ventilators

Question 18

Social services

Answer 18

Provides service to patients and family when emotional and environmental difficulties impede the patients recovery

Question 19

Stores/purchasing

Answer 19

Purchase and distribute supplies and equipment