Deputy Director of the Hospital
Nguyen Van Si
Department of Geriatrics
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Department of Geriatrics
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Geriatrics of Tra Vinh General Hospital is a specialized unit providing examination, treatment and comprehensive healthcare for older adults. In response to the rapidly aging population and the need for specialized medical care, the Department of Geriatrics was established to treat chronic diseases, multimorbidity and common geriatric syndromes, helping to improve the quality of life of older people in Tra Vinh Province and neighboring areas.
The department provides examination, inpatient treatment, counseling, management and monitoring of conditions common in older adults, such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke, dementia, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, malnutrition, frailty syndrome, falls and many other chronic conditions.
In addition to treatment, the department emphasizes a comprehensive, multidisciplinary model of care, working with other specialties in the hospital to develop individualized treatment plans suited to each older patient. The department also attends to rehabilitation, nutrition, palliative care and health counseling for patients and their families.
With a team of experienced, dedicated doctors and nurses who continually update their professional knowledge and apply new diagnostic and treatment techniques, the Department of Geriatrics always strives to provide high-quality, safe, effective and friendly healthcare services.
Over the years, the Department of Geriatrics has become a trusted provider of healthcare for older adults, helping to improve the quality of care at Tra Vinh General Hospital and to better meet the community's healthcare needs.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Comprehensive examination, treatment and management of conditions in older adults.
- Treatment of chronic medical conditions and multimorbidity.
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).
- Diagnosis and treatment of geriatric syndromes.
- Treatment and prevention of falls and impaired mobility.
- Palliative care for older patients.
- Management of polypharmacy and optimization of medication use in older adults.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration in treating complex cases.
- Bedside ultrasound to support diagnosis and treatment.
- Nutrition counseling, rehabilitation and health education.
TRAINING & RESEARCH
The Department of Geriatrics always pays attention to training and scientific research to improve professional quality.
Activities include:
- Participates in training medical students, nursing students and postgraduate trainees.
- Continuing medical education (CME) for healthcare staff.
- Holds regular scientific meetings.
- Carries out scientific research projects and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborates on technology transfer with higher-level hospitals.
- Participates in scientific conferences within and outside the province.
- Updates on new diagnostic and treatment guidelines in Geriatrics.
EQUIPMENT
No. | Equipment Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
1 | Color Doppler ultrasound machine | Bedside cardiac, abdominal and vascular ultrasound |
2 | ECG machine | Diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions |
3 | Patient monitor | Vital-sign monitoring |
4 | Defibrillator | Cardiovascular emergencies |
5 | Infusion pump | IV fluid and drug administration |
6 | Nebulizer | Treatment of respiratory conditions |
7 | Suction machine | Airway suctioning |
8 | Syringe pump | Precise drug infusion |
9 | Automatic infusion pump | Continuous IV infusion |
10 | Fully equipped emergency cart | In-department emergency care |
STAFF
Head of Department: Specialist Doctor Grade II Vo Thi Que Chi
Total number of doctors: 15, including 1 Specialist Doctor Grade II (CKII), 3 Specialist Doctors Grade I (CKI), 2 doctors undertaking Specialist Grade I (CKI) training, and 1 doctor studying for a Master's degree.
Nurses: 28.
Nursing assistants: 02.
Our Team
The doctors and nurses of the Department of Geriatrics are highly qualified and experienced in examining and treating conditions in older adults. The department's staff consistently promote solidarity and dedication, put patients at the center, and continually learn, update their knowledge and apply new techniques to improve the quality of medical care.
