Book excerpt: - There is a remarkable shift towards technology and expert competence in the modern medical care which is reshaping the hospital services. Though affordability of cost is questionable, the need is incontrovertible - Hospitals need a sizable investment in resources and professionally qualified personnels for prudent administration and management - This book provides information and knowledge needed for hospital management and planning of resources for efficient optimum use - The chapters on Intensive Care Unit and services during disaster management situations and handling of biomedical waste shall be highly useful for both administrators and students. It explains adequately the concept of quality and efficient services in the hospitals.