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Head of Department
Phan Van Chuc
Department of Infectious Diseases
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Department of Infectious Diseases
INTRODUCTION
- The Department of Infectious Diseases of Tra Vinh General Hospital, established in 2010, is one of the clinical departments responsible for the diagnosis, inpatient treatment and care of patients with infectious diseases, infections and respiratory conditions. Along with the hospital's development, the department has continuously improved its professional quality, invested in facilities and equipment, and developed its human resources to better meet the public's healthcare needs.
- During outbreaks such as COVID-19, Dengue hemorrhagic fever and seasonal influenza, the department proactively took part in patient triage, isolation and treatment, and coordinated effectively with relevant units to control the epidemics.
- The department admits and treats patients aged 15 and over with infectious diseases, respiratory conditions and other medical (non-surgical) infections, including severe infections, as well as patients referred from healthcare facilities within and outside the province.
- With a patient-centered approach, application of up-to-date treatment guidelines, strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration and a focus on infection control, the Department of Infectious Diseases always strives for safe, effective treatment and better community healthcare.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Diagnosis and treatment:
- Infectious diseases
- Dengue hemorrhagic fever.
- Viral hepatitis B and C.
- HIV/AIDS and opportunistic infections.
- Leptospirosis.
- Scrub typhus and other bacterial and parasitic febrile illnesses.
- Sepsis.
- Skin and soft tissue infections, including cellulitis.
- Meningitis.
- Infections of unknown cause.
- Respiratory conditions
- Community-acquired pneumonia.
- Hospital-acquired pneumonia.
- Acute exacerbation of COPD
- Infected bronchiectasis.
- Lung abscess.
- Pleural effusion
- Pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (examination, treatment or coordinated referral as prescribed).
The department regularly works with other specialties and hospitals and holds consultations with higher-level hospitals in treating severe cases, elderly patients and patients with multiple comorbidities to improve treatment outcomes.
TRAINING & RESEARCH
- Alongside medical examination and treatment, the Department of Infectious Diseases always focuses on professional development through training and scientific research.
- The department provides practical training for doctors, nurses, trainees and students seeking practising licenses; holds regular scientific meetings and updates on new diagnostic and treatment guidelines; and takes part in scientific research projects, quality improvement initiatives and the application of medical advances in clinical practice.
- The department's research results help improve treatment quality, optimize antibiotic use, control infections and improve patient safety.
EQUIPMENT
The Department of Infectious Diseases works with the Department of Endoscopy to perform bronchoscopy.
STAFF
- Head of Department: Specialist Doctor Grade II Phan Van Chuc
- Acting Deputy Head of Department: Specialist Doctor Grade I Truong Thi Xuan Thao
- Total staff of 31:
- 11 doctors, including 1 Specialist Doctor Grade II (CKII), 5 Specialist Doctors Grade I (CKI) and 7 general practitioners.
- Nursing: 20 staff members
