2. CONTENTS
What is a PHC ?
Functions of PHC.
Main Focus of PHC.
Types of PHC
Requirements for PHC.
Dimensions
Layout of PHC
Area and location
3. WHAT IS A PHC ?
Primary Health Centre (PHCs), sometimes referred to as public health
centres, are state-owned rural healthcare facilitiesin India. They are
essentiallysingle-physicianclinicsusuallywith facilitiesfor minor
surgeries, too. They are part of the government-funded public health
system in India and are the most basic units of this system. Presently there
are 23,109 PHCs in India
4. PHCs form a basicpart of
the healthcare system.
The MedicalOfficer
appointedto run the PHC
must be aMBBS degree
holder.
5. FUNCTIONS OF PHC
•Provision of medical care
•Maternal-childhealthincluding familyplanning
•Safe water supply and basic sanitation
•Prevention and control of locally endemic diseases
•Collection and reporting of vital statistics
•Education about health
•National health programmes, as relevant
•Referral services
•Trainingof health guides, healthworkers, local dais and health assistants
•Basic laboratory workers
6. MAIN FOCUS OF PHC
Infact immunization programs
Anti-epidemic programs
Birth control program
Pregency and related programs
Emergencies
7. TYPES OF PHC
There are 2 types of PHC’s.They
are:-
Type A PHC: PHC with delivery load
of less than 20 deliveries in a
month,
Type B PHC: PHC with delivery load
of 20 or more deliveries in a month
10. IMMUNIZATION CENTRE
During childhood,our children are exposedto
thousandsof germs, some of whichare potentially
harmfulto their health.
11. RECORD COUNTER
a.Here tickets of the patients are
taken and are advised to the
respective doctor.
Area:-
3000x3000 sq.mm
12. WAITING HALL
a. This should have adequate space and
seating.
patient load.
b. Waiting area should have adequate number
of fans,
coolers, benches or chairs.
Area:-
3000x3500 sq.mm
14. WARD
a. There should be 4-6 beds in a Primary HealthCentre.
b. There should be facilitiesfor drinking water and
separate clean toilets for menand women.
Area:-
3000x3500 sq.mm
15. LABOROTARY
a.It is used for testing blood
samples.
b.Some testslike stool
,urine,etc are also carried
here.
Area:-
3000x3500 sq.mm
17. MINOR OT
a.This should be located
close to the OPD to cater
to patients for minor
surgeries and emergencies
after OPD hours.
Area:-
4000x4500 sq.mm
22. LABOUR ROOM
a.Clear floor area shall be provided in the room y
for newborn corner. I
b. The Labour room shall be provided with a y
good source of light, preferably shadow-less.
Area:-
3500x4000 sq.mm
27. AREA AND LOCATION
It should be centrally located in an easily
accessible area.
t should be well planned with the entire
necessary infrastructure.
It should be well lit and ventilated with as
much use of natural light and ventilation as
possible.
