DISTANCE EDUCATION
P.G.D.H.A. EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
HOSPITAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Bring out the importance of supportive services in
hospital management.
2. Explain the types of wards and their management.
3. Explain the methods of organising clinical service.
4. Write a note on the records maintained by the nurses.
5. Discuss the layout requirements for starting a blood
bank.
6. State the general safety rules to be followed in a
housekeeping department.
7. Explain the layout of hospital kitchen.
8. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of laundry
outsourcing.
Sub. Code
14
DE-2318
2
Sp 6
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Define hospital management. Write down the role of
hospital administrator in organising the hospital
department.
10. Describe washing materials used in the laundry
department.
11. Discuss the role of materials management in hospitals.
12. Explain in brief about the types of ambulance services.
13. Discuss the role of blood bank manager.
14. What are the functions of dietary services?
15. Explain the documents and records related with ward
management.