Four groups of professional competencies are used to classify healthcare facilities for the examination and treatment of patients.

The amended Law on Medical Examination and Treatment was passed on January 9, 2023, at the 2nd Extraordinary Session of the 15th National Assembly and came into effect on January 1, 2024. According to the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment and Decree No. 96/2023/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment, the classification of technical expertise levels for medical examination and treatment facilities has been changed to institutionalize Resolution 20 of the Central Party Committee on strengthening the protection, care, and improvement of people's health in the new situation; there will be three technical expertise levels, including: initial level, basic level, and advanced level.

Notably, the ranking of technical expertise is based on four groups of competencies of medical examination and treatment facilities, including: capacity to provide medical examination and treatment services and scope of professional activities; capacity to participate in medical practice training; capacity to participate in technical support for other medical examination and treatment facilities; and capacity for scientific research in medicine.

According to Professor Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health , one of the biggest benefits of competency-based ranking is the improvement of healthcare service quality. Healthcare facilities must strive to improve their medical examination and treatment services and the scope of their professional activities to meet the criteria of each level. This means that patients will benefit from higher-quality healthcare services. A hospital aiming for a specialized level must demonstrate its ability to provide complex and advanced medical services. This requires not only good infrastructure but also a highly qualified medical staff who are constantly updating their knowledge and skills in the field of medicine. As a result, patients will have access to advanced treatment methods and better care.

On the other hand, competency-based professional ranking also encourages healthcare facilities to invest in training and human resource development. To achieve higher rankings, healthcare facilities need to actively participate in practical medical training. This not only enhances the professional skills of healthcare staff but also helps them access newer and more effective treatment methods. Practical medical training is a crucial part of developing the skills and knowledge of healthcare personnel. Hospitals and healthcare facilities with good practical training programs will attract more medical students and young doctors, thereby improving the quality of human resources in the healthcare sector. Continuous training and knowledge updates will help healthcare staff maintain and enhance their professional competence, contributing to improved healthcare service quality.

Another important benefit of technical expertise ranking is enhanced collaboration and technical support among healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities capable of providing technical support to others will be rated higher. This promotes the sharing of medical knowledge and technology, helping to improve the overall efficiency of the healthcare system. Technical support can encompass many aspects, from sharing clinical experience to training and hands-on guidance for healthcare staff. This collaboration not only helps smaller healthcare facilities improve the quality of their services but also creates a robust healthcare network better able to respond to medical emergencies.

Scientific research capacity in medicine is considered a crucial criterion in the ranking of healthcare facilities. This encourages medical facilities to invest in research and development, thereby creating new treatment methods and improving medical technology. Research results not only enhance treatment effectiveness but also contribute to the development of national medicine. Facilities with strong scientific research capabilities attract more resources, from research funding to international collaboration. Discoveries and innovations in medicine not only improve public health but also enhance the reputation and standing of these facilities internationally.

Ranking medical facilities based on competence will create a healthy competitive environment among healthcare facilities. Each facility will have the opportunity to be fairly evaluated and ranked based on its actual capabilities. This creates a strong incentive for facilities to invest in infrastructure development, professional development, and service improvement. This development benefits not only the facility but also the community, as everyone gains access to high-quality healthcare services. Thus, ranking medical facilities based on professional competence will bring many benefits and provide impetus for the development of the Vietnamese healthcare sector.

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