Hospital management
Hospital Management
Hospital Management (pronunciation: /ˈhɒspɪtəl mænɪdʒmənt/) is a field related to management, health care systems, public health administration, and hospital networks.
Etymology
The term "Hospital Management" is derived from the Latin word "hospes", meaning guest or stranger, and the English word "management", which originates from the Italian word "maneggiare" meaning to handle — especially tools or a horse.
Definition
Hospital Management is the overall management of all aspects of a hospital, ranging from patient care to departmental management, staff management, and even financial management. It ensures the smooth operation of a hospital or healthcare facility, improving patient care and satisfaction.
Related Terms
- Healthcare Administration: The field related to leadership, management, and administration of hospitals, hospital networks, and healthcare systems.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Patient Care: The services rendered by members of the health profession and non-professionals under their supervision for the benefit of the patient.
- Departmental Management: The process of managing separate divisions within a company, in this case, departments within a hospital.
- Staff Management: The process of managing the staff members of an organization, ensuring their efficiency and productivity.
- Financial Management: The planning, organizing, directing, and controlling of financial activities such as procurement and utilization of funds in an organization.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hospital management
- Wikipedia's article - Hospital management
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