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Phalgun Kesharaju I Year - MHM'10, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
Phalgun Kesharaju I Year - MHM'10, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
I Year – MHM’10,
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences,
Hyderabad, India.
HOUSEKEEPING - DEFINITION
Daily cleaning
Periodic cleaning
Trash and garbage removal including proper hospital
waste disposal
Discharge cleaning
Exterminating bugs and pests
Preventing spread of infection
Safety and security of the hospital
Creating healing environment
Gardening
Interior decoration
ORGANIZATION CHART
ORGANIZING HOUSEKEEPING
DEPARTMENT
Location
Facility & space requirement
Storage areas (e.g. under staircase)
Cupboards with locks
Notice boards
Effective communication
Absent of responsible person
Work Allocation
Conflicts Management
Time Management
HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES IN KEY
WORKING AREAS IN HOSPITALS
Manpower requirement
Duties and responsibilities of linen in - charge
housekeepers
Recruitment and selection of dhobi
Management information system
Equipments – selection, care
Linen – selection, care, stain removal procedure
Work procedure
Stain removal procedure
Management issues
TIPS