Wards were once the norm in Western hospitals, but have been abandoned due to infection control. Modern hospitals have separate inpatient wards for different medical specialties, as well as specialized units for intensive care and psychiatry. Some facilities combine outpatient care with inpatient care for long-term rehabilitation patients. Two or more generations ago, most patients […]
Ward staff members provide administrative support in hospitals, handling paperwork, patient records, and transfers. No special education is required, but computer skills and hospital experience are preferred. On-the-job training is provided, and some use the role as a stepping stone to other healthcare careers. A ward staff member provides administrative support for a hospital ward […]
