Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Medicine)
Infrastructure (pronounced: /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/) in the context of medicine refers to the underlying framework or features of a system or organization that are necessary for its functioning, particularly in terms of its physical components.
Etymology
The term "infrastructure" has its origins in French, where it was used to describe subterranean military installations. It was first used in English in 1887 to refer to the underlying foundations or basic framework of a system or organization.
Definition
In medicine, infrastructure refers to the physical and organizational structures, facilities, and services needed for the operation of a healthcare system. This includes hospitals, clinics, laboratories, medical equipment, and the necessary personnel such as doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. It also includes the systems and processes that support the delivery of healthcare services, such as information technology, supply chain management, and administrative services.
Related Terms
- Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver healthcare services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- Hospital: An institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Clinic: A healthcare facility that is primarily focused on the care of outpatients.
- Laboratory: A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
- Medical Equipment: Any device that is used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions.
- Healthcare Professionals: Individuals who provide preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
- Information Technology: The use of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data, often in the context of a business or other enterprise.
- Supply Chain Management: The management of the flow of goods and services, including all processes that transform raw materials into final products.
- Administrative Services: The activities that coordinate, direct, and track the many activities that occur in an organization.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Infrastructure
- Wikipedia's article - Infrastructure
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