Public health center

public health center

1. Primary health centre By:- J.Surya Gopal

2. C ontents What is a PHC ? Functions of PHC. Main Focus of PHC. Types of PHC Requirements for PHC. Dimensions Layout of PHC Area and location

3. What is a PHC ? Primary Health Centre  ( PHC s), sometimes referred to as  public health centres ,  are state-owned rural health care facilities in  India . They are essentially single-physician clinics usually with facilities for minor surgeries, too. They are part of the government-funded  public health system in India  and are the most basic units of this system. Presently there are 23,109 PHCs in India

4. PHCs form a basic part of the health care system. The Medical Officer appointed to run the PHC must be a  MBBS  degree holder.

5. Functions of PHC Provision of medical care Maternal-child health including family planning Safe water supply and basic sanitation Prevention and control of locally endemic diseases Collection and reporting of vital statistics Education about health National health programmes , as relevant Referral services Training of health guides, health workers, local dais and health assistants Basic laboratory workers

6. Main focus of PHC Infact immunization programs Anti-epidemic programs Birth control program Pregency and related programs Emergencies

7. Types of PHC There are 2 types of PHC’s.They are:- Type A PHC: PHC with delivery load of less than 20 deliveries in a month, Type B PHC: PHC with delivery load of 20 or more deliveries in a month

8. RequirEments of PHC 1.IMMUNISATION CENTER 2.RECORD COUNTER 3.WAITING HALL 4.DOCTOR ROOM 5.EMERGENCY WARD 6.TESTING LABORATORAY 7.PATIENT CABIN 8.MINOR OT 9.DELIVERY WARD 10.GENTS TOILET 11.LADIES TOILET 12.STORE 13.OPERATION THEATRE 14.DRESSING ROOM 15.LABOUR ROOM

9. IMMUNIZATION CENTRE During childhood, our children are exposed to thousands of germs, some of which are potentially harmful to their health.

10. RECORD COUNTER a.Here tickets of the patients are taken and are advised to the respective doctor. Area:- 3000x3000 sq.mm

11. WAITING HALL a. This should have adequate space and seating. patient load . b . Waiting area should have adequate number of fans, coolers, benches or chairs. Area:- 3000x3500 sq.mm

12. Doctor’s room a.There should be proper place for doctor and a patient with his guidience . Area:- 3500x4500 sq.mm

13. ward a. There should be 4-6 beds in a Primary Health Centre . b. There should be facilities for drinking water and separate clean toilets for men and women . Area:- 3000x3500 sq.mm

14. laborotary a.It is used for testing blood samples. b.Some tests like stool , urine,etc are also carried here. Area:- 3000x3500 sq.mm

15. Patient cabin a.It consists of of a bed for the patients to take rest. Area:- 2100x3500 sq.mm

16. Minor ot a.This should be located close to the OPD to cater to patients for minor surgeries and emergencies after OPD hours. Area:- 4000x4500 sq.mm

17. toilets a.Toilets should be well and cleanly mentained . Area:- 5750x4600 sq.mm

18. stores a.There must be available of all types of medicines thoses are advised by respective doctors. Area:- 1800x2100 sq.mm

19. Operation theatre a.Used for operations purpose. b.Near this room all usefull things should be available easily Area:- 5800x4600 sq.mm

20. Staff room a.Dressing room is attached to this room b.Used by staff for relax Area:- 3100x3500 sq.mm

21. Labour room a.Clear floor area shall be provided in the room y for newborn corner. I b. The Labour room shall be provided with a y good source of light, preferably shadow-less. Area:- 3500x4000 sq.mm

22. dimensions Entrance :- 3000x4500 sq.mm Corridors :- 1800 wide

23. Cold Chain room– Size:3x4sq.mm Logistics Room– Size:3x4sq.mm Generator room– Size:3x4sq.mm Office room- Size:3.5x3.0sq.mm Dirty utility room for dirty linen and used items

24. Layout of phc

25. Operation theatre layout

26. Area and location It should be centrally located in an easily accessible area. t should be well planned with the entire necessary infrastructure. It should be well lit and ventilated with as much use of natural light and ventilation as possible.

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