🏥 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
Outpatient Department (OPD)
Emergency/First Aid
Inpatient Ward (General Beds)
Minor Operation Theatre
Basic Laboratory
Pharmacy
Radiology (X-ray/USG optional)
Doctor on Duty / Resident Doctor Room
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)
Trade License from local authority
Registration with Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Drug License for Pharmacy
Environmental Clearance (if generating biomedical waste)
Fire Safety Certificate
BMDC Registration (for all doctors)
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 |
