IGNOU MHH-012 Assignment 2026-27
Clinical and Diagnostics Services
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 04:29 pm.
| Course code | MHH-012 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Clinical and Diagnostics Services |
| Programme | Master of Business Administration (Hospital and Health Management) (MBAHCHM)MBAHCHM |
| School | School of Health Sciences |
| Assignment code | MHH- 012/TMA/July/2026 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium |
About the MHH-012 assignment
The MHH-012 assignment covers all four blocks of Clinical and Diagnostics Services. It examines how hospitals plan, organise and manage clinical departments and diagnostic services, with attention to staffing, infrastructure, patient safety, infection control and quality assurance.
There are 14 compulsory questions across two sections. Section A has four long-answer questions worth 10 marks each, with answers of about 1,000 words each. Section B has ten short-note questions worth 6 marks each, with answers of about 500–600 words each. The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage in the theory evaluation.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (Section A) | 10 | Explain operation theatre planning and management in a multispecialty hospital, including zoning, infrastructure, staffing, infection prevention, patient safety and quality assurance. |
| Q2 (Section A) | 10 | Describe hospital nursing administration, covering staffing norms, leadership, audits, quality improvement, documentation and patient-centred care. |
| Q3 (Section A) | 10 | Discuss laboratory service planning and management, including workflow, quality systems, biosafety, accreditation, information systems and patient safety. |
| Q4 (Section A) | 10 | Explain hospital medication management from procurement to administration, including drug safety monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship and pharmacists’ responsibilities. |
| Q5 (Section B) | 6 | Describe outpatient service organisation and management, focusing on patient flow, appointments and safety. |
| Q6 (Section B) | 6 | Explain emergency department planning and management, including triage, disaster preparedness, staffing and quality indicators. |
| Q7 (Section B) | 6 | Discuss the planning, infrastructure, staffing and patient safety needs of general and specialised intensive care units. |
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