NAICS Canada 622—Hospitals

Where 622 sits

1. 62 Health care and social assistance
2. 622 Hospitals

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 6221 General medical and surgical hospitals
• 6222 Psychiatric and substance use hospitals
• 6223 Specialty hospitals (except psychiatric and substance use)

Description

This subsector comprises establishments, licensed as hospitals, primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment services, and specialized accommodation services to in-patients. These establishments have an organized medical staff of physicians, nurses and other health professionals, technologists and technicians. Hospitals use specialized facilities and equipment that form a significant and integral part of the production process. Hospitals may also provide a wide variety of out-patient services as a secondary activity.

622 in other systems