The construction of hospitals refers to the process of building new medical facilities specifically designed for providing healthcare services and treating patients.
Related terms
Infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society, such as roads, bridges, and public utilities.
Public Works Administration (PWA): A federal agency established during the Great Depression that focused on constructing public infrastructure projects like roads, schools, and hospitals.
Health Care Facilities Construction Act: Also known as the Hill-Burton Act, it was a federal law passed in 1946 that provided funding and grants for the construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities.