The document discusses the organization and management of inpatient services in a hospital. It outlines the objectives of providing inpatient care, which include providing high quality medical and nursing care, making necessary equipment and supplies available, and ensuring patient comfort. It also discusses planning and organizing the physical facilities of inpatient wards including location, size, patient housing areas, and auxiliary areas. Factors influencing patient care and the roles and responsibilities of the ward sister in management are also summarized.