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Hospital Organizational Chart Overview

The document discusses the importance of organizational charts in nursing management, defining organization and its features, and outlining various types of charts. It details the organizational structure of a nursing college and a hospital, highlighting the roles and relationships within these institutions. Additionally, it addresses the advantages and limitations of organizational charts, concluding that they are essential for effective management and communication.

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Hospital Organizational Chart Overview

The document discusses the importance of organizational charts in nursing management, defining organization and its features, and outlining various types of charts. It details the organizational structure of a nursing college and a hospital, highlighting the roles and relationships within these institutions. Additionally, it addresses the advantages and limitations of organizational charts, concluding that they are essential for effective management and communication.

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MKSSS SITABAI NARGUNDKAR COLLEGE

OF NURSING FOR WOMEN

SUBJECT: NURSING MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT ON:

ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART OF COLLEGE
& HOSPITAL

Submitted To Submitted By
Ms. Vandana S. Thangavel Ms. Rupali S Kharabe
HOD of MHN Dept, MSc Final Year (N) MHN
MKSSS SNCON, Nagpur MKSSS SNCON, Nagpur

Submitted On
17/03/202
INTRODUCTION

 An organization is one of the important elements of the management process and next to planning.
 It is like a nucleus of a cell around which the human efforts revolve to achieve the objectives.
 A sound organization essentially conducts all managerial activities efficiently and effectively.
 The success of the management is determined by its sound organization.

DEFINING ORGANIZATION

Many authors defined the term “Organization” various ways as given below:

An organization constitutes an identifiable group of people contributing their efforts towards the attainment of
goals.

- Mc Farland

The organization comprises a group of people cooperating under the leadership for the accomplishment of a
common end.

-RC Davis

ORGANIZATION CHARTS

 An organization chart is a simple diagrammatic method of n; describing an organization structure.


Daniel C. McCallum was the first who introduced organization chart in 1855.
 This chart is like a blueprint of a building. It indicates s. departments, formal relationship, and relative
ranks of its positions, a chain of command, and communication. It is the link between departments by
authority and responsibility.
 The organization charts usually have boxes with titles which represent various positions or levels in the
organization; the distance of the box from the top indicates its place in the hierarchy and lines joining
the different ranks represent the formal reporting relationship between superiors and subordinates.

FEATURES OF ORGANIZATION CHART

The features of organization chart are as follows:

 It has a diagrammatical presentation.

 It represents the formal organization structure.

 It shows the lines of authority and a formal relationship in the organization.

 It indicates the channel of communication and department linkages.


TYPES OF ORGANIZATION CHART

HIERARCHIA
L CHART

CIRCULAR MATRIX
CHART CHART

HORIZONTAL
FLAT CHART
CHART

1. Hierarchical charts indicate the formal structure of an organization.

 The vertically placed boxes represent the ranks; horizontally placed boxes represent the
departments or level.
 The boxes may vary in size; the top position managers may have a big size box than their
subordinates.
 The same levels generally have boxes of similar size. Laterally placed boxes indicate a
relationship between departments on the same level of hierarchy in the organization.

2. Matrix chart depicts the same level employees in a group reporting to their respective manager. It
has two axes representing two chains of command. The vertical axis represents functional/hierarchy
structure, the horizontal axis represents the group of people of different technical departments.

3. The flat chart has few or no horizontal layers/lines. may depict only top- and lower-level managers
applicable only in small or individual unit organizations.

4. Horizontal chart has a pyramid shape, that is, narrow at the top and broad at the bottom.

5. Circular chart depicts top management at the centre of the circle and other management levels in
concentric circles.
ORGANIZATION CHART FOR NURSING COLLEGE(ORGANOGRAM)

CHAIRMAN

CAO Vice Principal Librarian

A.O. Professor Assistant librarian

U.D.C. Associate professor / Reader Library staff

L.D.C. Lecturer Warden

Class IV Tutor /CI Assistant warden

Students Mess and housekeeping staff

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF A HOSPITAL


Organizational Structure of a Hospital
Organizational Structure refers to levels of management within a hospital.
 Levels allow efficient management of hospital departments.
 The structure helps one understand the hospital‟s chain of command.

Organizational structure varies from hospital to hospital.


 Large hospitals have complex organizational structures.
 Smaller hospitals tend to have much simpler organizational structures.

Grouping of Hospital Departments Within the Structure:


 Hospital departments are grouped in order to promote efficiency of facility.
 Grouping is generally done according to similarity of duties.

Common Categorical Grouping:


 Administrative Services
 Informational Services
 Therapeutic Services
 Diagnostic Services
 Support Services

Administrative Services
 Hospital Administrators CEO, Vice President(s), Executive Assistants, Department Heads §
,Business people who “run the hospital”
 Oversee budgeting and finance
 Establish hospital policies and procedures
 Often perform public relation duties

INFORMATIONAL SERVICES
 Document and process information Includes:
 Admissions
 Billing & Collection
 Medical Records
 Computer Information Systems
 Health Education
 Human Resources

Provides treatment to patients Includes following departments:


 Physical Therapy - treatment to improve large muscle mobility
 Occupational Therapy - treatment goal is to help patient regain fine motor skills
 Speech/Language Pathology - identify, evaluate, treat speech/language disorders
 Respiratory Therapy - treat patients with heart & lung disease
 Medical Psychology - concerned with mental well-being of patients
 Social Services - connect patients with community resources (financial aid, etc.)
 Pharmacy - dispense medications
 Dietary –
 maintain nutritionally sound diets for patients
 Sports Medicine - provide rehabilitative services to athletes
 Nursing - provide care for patients

Diagnostic Services

 Determines the cause(s) of illness or injury Includes: § Medical Laboratory - studies body
tissues § Medical Imaging - radiology, MRI, CT, Ultra Sound § Emergency Medicine -
provides emergency diagnoses & treatment

Support Services

 Provides support for entire hospital Includes: § Central Supply - orders, receives, stocks
& distributes equipment & supplies § Biomedical Technology - design, build repair,
medical equipment § Housekeeping & Maintenance - maintain safe, clean environmen

ADVANTAGERS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

The list below shows the advantages of organization chart:


1. It brings clarity about organization structure both to the employees and outsiders.
2. It serves as a quick method of visualizing an organization.
3. It is useful in familiarizing and training new employees.
4. It provides particular departmental information to use in planning and budgeting purposes.
5. It provides an effective way to communicate organizational and employee's information.
6. It is an invaluable management tool, allows to organize the teams with clear responsibilities,
titles, and lines of authority.
LIMITATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Organization chart also has some limitations, which are as follows:


1. It provides a static structure of the organization.
2. It lacks in giving details of organization structure.
3. It limits to show only formal relationships and channels of communication.
4. It requires in revealing social relations and the managerial styles.
5. It leads to rank consciousness among the staff and destroys team

CONCLUSION
 An organizational chart is a crucial tool for structuring and managing an organization effectively. It
visually represents the hierarchy, roles, and relationships within a company, enabling clear
communication and efficient workflow. By outlining responsibilities and reporting structures, it helps
employees understand their positions and fosters better coordination.
 A well-designed organizational chart enhances decision-making, streamlines operations, and supports
strategic growth. It can be adapted as the organization evolves, ensuring continued efficiency and clarity.
Ultimately, an organizational chart serves as a foundation for a well-organized and productive work
environment.

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