University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

48

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

**Admission to The Hospital** **Admission** Admission is defined as allowing a patient to stay in a hospital for observation, investigation, treatment or a case of diagnostic purpose. **Types of Admission** 1. **Emergency Admission** 2. **Routine Admission** 3. **Casual Admission** **Emergency Admission** In this, patients are admitted in so critical conditions requiring immediate admission. **Conditions:** Patients are admitted in conditions requiring immediate treatment. Examples, patient with RTA, Poisoning cases, client with heart attack, clients with accidents, etc. **2) Routine Admission** In this, patients are admitted for investigation, diagnostic tests, or medical treatment for patient's problem. Example: patient with hypertension, diabetes, mellitus, etc. **3) Casual Admission** A unit is a place where the patient is kept in a hospital. It is a clean hospital setup containing rooms, departments, etc. The patient is notified that the room/bed can be occupied. **Unit's Role** * Ensures the patient receives the best treatment possible. * Ensures ventilation. * Checks patient's vitals. * Ensures patient's cleanliness. **Special Considerations** * Emotional factors can be well as physical capabilities must be important considerations. * Patient's needs must be considered. * The place where the patient is kept in the hospital is called a unit. * The hospital staff notifies the room/bed can be occupied. * The patient is notified that the room/bed can be occupied. * Provide an individual admission pack * Show care, efficiency and concerns * Preparation of unit * Preparation of equipment * Linen, bed * Patient socks * Patient lockets * Patient chart * Adequate light, clock, ventilation * Wheel chair / stretcher * Glasses, spectacles * General hygiene * TPR chart (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure) * Intake, output record * Investigation record * Operation record * Discharge sheet