Nursing Department
INTRODUCTION
1. Functions and Duties
- The Nursing Department advises the Board of Directors on organizing, managing and developing nursing and medical technician activities throughout the hospital in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations. It is also the focal point for guiding, inspecting and supervising the implementation of patient care procedures, helping to ensure professional quality and patient safety.
- The department's key duties include: developing and implementing plans for nursing development; developing, updating and providing guidance on nursing technical procedures, care procedures and professional forms; inspecting and supervising compliance with professional regulations, care records and nursing quality indicators; organizing continuing education, management capacity building and skills assessments for nursing staff; coordinating scientific research, quality improvement and hospital quality management activities; and helping to build a safe, civilized hospital environment focused on patient satisfaction.
2. History of Formation and Development
- The Nursing Department was established in 1993, alongside the formation and development of Tra Vinh General Hospital. Over more than 30 years, the department has carried forward the experience, values and achievements of previous generations of staff, while gradually innovating in management, patient care and the development of the nursing workforce.
- Heads of Department over the years:
- Nurse Thach Thi Lien: 1995–2008.
- Bachelor of Nursing Nguyen Thi Kim Anh – Meritorious Physician: 2008–2017.
- Specialist Nurse Grade I Ha Thi Thanh Ha – Meritorious Physician: 2017 to present.
- Through each period, generations of leaders and staff have continuously built, nurtured and developed nursing work. One of the strengths the department has focused on developing is its network of departmental Head Nurses, which creates a close connection between the Nursing Department and all departments throughout the hospital. Departmental Head Nurses serve both as a management link and as the people who directly organize and coordinate nursing activities in their units, helping to ensure the consistent implementation of professional regulations, training, inspection and supervision, and improvement of care quality.
- Building on the foundation passed down through generations, the Nursing Department continues to strengthen the role of the departmental Head Nurse network, enhancing coordination, sharing and connection between departments, with the aim of building a consistent, professional, responsible and patient-centered nursing system.
3. Development Orientation
- In the coming period, the Nursing Department will continue to play a core role in nursing management, promote digital transformation in management and care records, standardize nursing activities in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations, strengthen training and the development of high-quality human resources, and promote scientific research and quality improvement. With the motto "Dedication – Standards – Complete Trust", the Nursing Department aims to build a professional nursing team, continuously improve the quality of care and patient safety, and contribute to the sustainable development of Tra Vinh General Hospital, better meeting the healthcare needs of the people.
STAFF
Head of Unit
- Full name: Ha Thi Thanh Ha
- Qualification: Specialist Grade I (CKI) in Nursing
- Position: Head of Department
Deputy Head of Unit (if any)
- Full name: Le Van Loc
- Qualification: Specialist Grade I (CKI) in Nursing
- Position: Deputy Head of Department
Staff
- The Nursing Department currently has 07 staff members, including 01 Head of Department, 01 Deputy Head of Department and 05 Bachelors of Nursing. The department's leaders and staff serve as the focal point for advising on, coordinating, guiding and supervising nursing work throughout the hospital.
- The network of departmental Head Nurses is the direct, core management force in each department. They connect the Nursing Department with the units, implement professional regulations and procedures, manage nursing staff, and supervise care quality and patient safety in their departments. The Nursing Department focuses on strengthening and developing the management capacity of departmental Head Nurses, enhancing coordination, professional exchange, training, inspection and quality improvement, with the aim of building a unified, professional and effective nursing system throughout the hospital.
