Presentation for the
Department of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology
Index
Introduction
Functions
Objectives
Diseases
Features
Location
Space Requirements
Design
Layout
Equipments in use
Service areas
Staff Pattern
Safety Measures
Conclusion
Bibliography
Introduction
Obstetrics and gynaecology is concerned with
pregnancy, childbirth and the treatment of
women's diseases.
Obstetrics is the surgical speciality dealing with
the care of women and their children during
pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period.
Gynaecology is the medical practice dealing
with the health of female reproductive system.
Functions
Diagnostic
Curative
Care of emergencies
Preventive
Education
Counselling
Research
Objectives
Objectives
OBG Objectives
They must be safe for mothers and babies.
They must provide high quality care and
treatment.
They must provide a women-centred service.
They must offer choice.
There must be good communication.
Mothers should be in control.
They should ensure continuity of care and of
carer.
Diseases
Cancer & pre-cancerous diseases of
reproductive organs.
Incontinence of urine
Amenorrhoea
Dysmenorrhoea
Infertility
Menorrhagia
Prolapse of pelvic organs
Infections
Features
LDR rooms & suites
Operation Theatres
Procedure & post-procedure recovery rooms
Neonatal isolation care unit
Consultation rooms
Aerobic/ Antenatal classes
Ultramodern medical equipment including
diagnostic facilities like 4D ultrasound, X-Ray
and laboratory.
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Onsite Pharmacy
Cafeteria
Maternity wear & kids toy shops
Handpicked team of doctors, specialists,
consultants & nurses.
Location
The obstetrical suite should be so located &
designed as not to permit non-related traffic
through the suite.
A cul-de-sac location at the end of a wing or
floor is ideal.
This arrangement provides privacy to patients.
The maternity services may be clubbed with
the child care complex or the pediatric ward.
The complex should also accomodate
consultation chambers & adequate space for
health education, lectures & demonstrations.
Space Requirements
No.of beds Delivery Suite (Sq.ft)
(Area Per Bed)
100 10-16
200 9-14
300 9-14
400 8-12
500 8-12
Ward Unit of 750 Sq.ft ward unit
Bedded Hospital 24-30 beds
Reception & admission
with waiting 450
Planning Considerations
The labour & delivery room should be pleasant to
the eyes & ears, adequate in size, properly
located, well equipped & should conform to strict
infection control standards.
The number & size of labour & delivery rooms
depend upon many factors, one of which is the
no.of cases delivered per month.
No.of rooms = DLY
365 X DLRD
DLY = Deliveries per year(excluding C-Sections)
365 = Days per year
DLRD = Deliveries per room per day
Design
Attention must be paid to four major
functional areas.
Preparation room
Labour rooms
Delivery rooms
Recovery room
LDRP Suites
Sophisticated & advanced version of earlier
birthing rooms.
These elegantly designed & well appointed
suites offer the option of having the entire
birthing process- labour, delivery, recovery
& postpartum care- in one place in a perfect
family setting.
Each LDRP suite is cheerfully decorated
with comfortable furniture, bed, drapes &
spread, & has cradle, telephone, music &
TV to provide the warmth & convenience of
a home.
Sophisticated equipments are discreetly
hidden behind the screens.
LDRP Suites
Sophisticated & advanced version of earlier
birthing rooms.
These elegantly designed & well appointed
suites offer the option of having the entire
birthing process- labour, delivery, recovery
& postpartum care- in one place in a perfect
family setting.
Each LDRP suite is cheerfully decorated
with comfortable furniture, bed, drapes &
spread, & has cradle, telephone, music &
TV to provide the warmth & convenience of
a home.
Sophisticated equipments are discreetly
hidden behind the screens.
Other Facilities
Family waiting room
Patient lounge
Nursery for new born
Laboratory/x-ray service
Nurses station
Obstetrician's office
Changing rooms
Storage facilities
Records maintained in Delivery Room
Delivery records
MTP records
DNC records
Records maintained in Nurses Duty Room
Admission & Discharge register
Indent book
Patients file
Investigation register
Service Areas
The following facilities should be provided.
Nursing station so located as to permit
observation of all incoming & outgoing traffic.
Supervisor's/chief nurse's office
Father's waiting room just outside the obstetrical
suite, with toilet, telephone & drinking water
facility.
Sterilizing facility
Drug cabinet
Soiled work room
Fluid waste disposal facilities
Clean workroom/supply room
Equipment storage room
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Staff lounge with toilet facilities
Janitor's closet with storage for house keeping
items.
Alcove or recessed space for storing stretchers.
Duty Doctor's room with sleeping accomodation,
bath etc.
Staff Pattern
The team consists of Obstetrician, trained
specialist midwives, obstetric anesthetists,
neonatologists, obstetric physician with
back up support of haematologist,
pharmacist, theatre personnel, imaging
department & designated physiotherapist.
An average Nurse:Patient ratio of 1:2 is
specified together with continuous
availability of medical staff.
Safety Measures
The effect of medical errors & unsafe
systems of care has had a profound effect
on the practice of OBG.
- Development of reliable & reproducible quality
control measures.
- Create a culture of safety in OBG by
incorporating safety education into all levels
of training.
Maternity services need to be safe &
flexible – designed around the needs &
choices of women & their partners.
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The importance of clinical leadership &
multidisciplinary working must be
recognised. All clinicians providing care
need to recognise each other's
responsibilities within the team to improve
safety. Within the network, at all stages of
pregnancy & postnatally, women require
access to the appropriate professional to
give information, advice, care & support.
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Staff Development-
It is vital that attention be given locally
to evaluating the skills within the maternity
team. These skills need to be developed
continuously & enhanced in line with the
changes made to services. An audit of skills
would help the hospital to identify any gaps
where they need to channel their
investment.
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Conclusion
The future belongs to our children with their
mothers & fathers as custodians. Nothing
can therefore be more important than
cherishing & providing the best possible
care for all women, pregnant mothers,
expectant fathers & babies, & equipping
new parents with the skills & support they
may need to enable every child to have an
equal, confident & healthy start to family
life.
The experience should be a positive one for
both- women & OBG team.
Bibliography
Dr.Mohd.Faisal Khan, Dr.Humera Khan,
“Management of Superspeciality Hospitals”,
Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Sangeet Sharma, Purnima Sharma, “Step
by step hospital designing & planning”.
G.D.Kunders, “Hospitals- Facilities Planning
and Management”.
Syed Amin Tabish, “Hospitals and Nursing
Homes Planning, Organisations and
Management”.