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🏥 Basic Requirements for a 10-Bed Hospital
1. 🏗️ Infrastructure Requirements
| Area | Description | Approx. Size (sq. ft.) |
|---|---|---|
| Reception & Waiting Area | Patient registration and visitor waiting | 300–500 |
| OPD Consultation Rooms | 2–3 rooms for doctors | 300–450 |
| Inpatient Ward | 10 beds (may be divided by male/female or semi-private) | 1,200–1,500 |
| Emergency Room | 1–2 beds | 150–300 |
| Minor OT / Procedure Room | For small surgical procedures | 150–250 |
| Laboratory Room | Pathology, biochemistry | 200–300 |
| Pharmacy | Medicine storage & sales | 150–200 |
| Diagnostic Room | ECG, X-ray, Ultrasound | 200–400 |
| Nurse Station | Central nursing control | 100–150 |
| Store Room | For medical consumables | 100–150 |
| Doctor/Staff Room | Rest room for staff | 100–150 |
| Toilets | Separate for male/female patients & staff | 150–250 |
| Utility/Dirty Linen Room | Waste management & cleaning | 100–150 |
Total Approx. Area: 4,000 to 5,500 sq. ft.
2. 🏨 Departmental Requirements
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Outpatient Department (OPD)
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Emergency/First Aid
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Inpatient Ward (General Beds)
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Minor Operation Theatre
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Basic Laboratory
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Pharmacy
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Radiology (X-ray/USG optional)
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Doctor on Duty / Resident Doctor Room
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Admin & Accounts Office
3. 🧪 Basic Diagnostic Equipment List
| Test | Equipment Needed |
|---|---|
| CBC, ESR | Hematology Analyzer |
| Blood Sugar, Lipid, Liver, Kidney, Electrolytes | Biochemistry Analyzer |
| Urine Tests | Urine Analyzer |
| ECG | 3/6/12-channel ECG Machine |
| X-ray | Digital or Portable X-ray Unit (optional) |
| Ultrasound | Portable Ultrasound Machine (optional) |
| Others | Centrifuge, Microscope, Refrigerator, Incubator |
4. 🏥 Medical Equipment List (Ward & Emergency)
| Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Hospital Beds with Mattress & Side Rails | 10 |
| Bedside Lockers | 10 |
| Overbed Tables | 5–10 |
| IV Stands | 10 |
| Wheelchairs | 2 |
| Stretchers | 1–2 |
| Suction Machine | 2 |
| Nebulizer | 2 |
| Oxygen Cylinder with Flow Meter | 4–6 |
| Pulse Oximeter | 2–4 |
| Thermometers | 5–10 |
| Sphygmomanometers | 5–6 |
| Glucometer | 1–2 |
| Stethoscopes | 5–6 |
| Examination Table | 2 |
| Autoclave Machine | 1 |
| Emergency Crash Cart | 1 |
| Defibrillator | 1 (optional, if emergency unit planned) |
5. 👨⚕️ Manpower Requirements
| Role | Suggested Minimum Staff |
|---|---|
| Doctors (GP/Internal Medicine) | 2–3 |
| Nurses | 6–8 (3 shifts) |
| Lab Technician | 1–2 |
| Pharmacist | 1 |
| Receptionist / Admin | 1–2 |
| Cleaning & Support Staff | 3–5 |
| Security Guard | 1–2 |
| Radiologist (if imaging) | Visiting / Part-time |
6. 📄 Licensing & Legal Requirements (Bangladesh Context)
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Trade License from local authority
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Registration with Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
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Drug License for Pharmacy
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Environmental Clearance (if generating biomedical waste)
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Fire Safety Certificate
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BMDC Registration (for all doctors)
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VAT & Tax Registration (TIN, BIN)
7. 💰 Estimated Cost Range (BDT)
| Category | Approximate Cost |
|---|---|
| Infrastructure Setup | BDT 30–40 lakh |
| Medical Equipment | BDT 20–30 lakh |
| Diagnostic Lab Setup | BDT 60–70 lakh |
| Pharmacy Setup | BDT 5–8 lakh |
| Furniture & Non-Medical Equipment | BDT 5–7 lakh |
| Working Capital (Salary, Utility, Supplies) | BDT 10–15 lakh |
| Total | BDT 1.30 Crore – 1.8 crore |
