Summary - Canadian Industry Statistics

Definition

This industry comprises establishments, licensed as hospitals, primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment to in-patients with a specific type of disease or medical condition, except psychiatric or substance abuse.

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  Hospitals providing long-term care for the chronically ill and hospitals providing rehabilitation, restorative and adjustive services to physically-challenged or disabled people are included in this industry. Specialty hospitals may provide other services, such as out-patient services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, physical therapy services, educational and vocational services, and psychological and social work services.
  
  Example Activities:
  Cancer hospitals
  Chronic disease hospitals
  Extended care hospitals
  Geriatric hospitals
  Maternity hospitals
  Nursing stations

  Exclusions

  No exclusions are specified in the 2017 NAICS Canada manual.