Hsmu 252:Hospital Administration Question Paper
Hsmu 252:Hospital Administration
Course:Health Management System
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : HEALTH SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL
EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : HSMU 252
UNIT TITLE : HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL Questions in Section A and Only TWO
Questions in Section B
SECTION A
Question One
Briefly explain the main functions of a hospital. (10marks)
Question Two
Briefly define the terms listed below in the application of quality management in health care setting
Quality Assurance (QA)
Quality Improvement (QI)
Quality Management (QM)
(10marks)
Question Three
Briefly discuss the FIVE major functions of the hospital management boards in the effective governance of a hospital. (10marks)
Question Four
Differentiate the following terms as applied in Hospital administration giving relevant examples.
a) Line services (2marks)
b) Staff support services (4marks)
c) Auxiliary services (4marks)
SECTION B
Question Five
The Jubilee government has declared free maternal services for pregnant women in Kenya. As a health system specialist discuss some of the key factors in a hospital set up that needs to be addressed in order to achieve this goal?
(30marks)
Question Six
Experts believe that strong hospital boards have certain characteristics and behavior that distinguish them from weak ones.
a) Discuss in details the SIX dimensions of these characteristics.
(20marks)
b) Discuss the factors that contribute to weak boards. (10marks)
Question Seven
The significance of any quality improvement program depends on a variety of factors. Discuss in details, giving relevant examples the factors that determine quality improvement in a hospital. (30marks)
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