Dedicated to the sick

Nurse Bui Tho Luan (standing on the left) and doctors from the Emergency Department, Vietnam - Sweden Uong Bi Hospital, take care of a patient.

The dedication of nurses is demonstrated through their sense of responsibility, love for their profession and sharing with patients. At the same time, they always continuously study, improve their expertise, medical ethics and communication skills, all for the goal of bringing the highest satisfaction to patients.

The Emergency Department (Vietnam - Sweden Uong Bi Hospital) is the "first gateway" to welcome patients to the hospital, always under great pressure. The team of 24 nurses here is on duty 24/7, divided into 2 shifts, 3 teams, always ready to handle serious and critical cases. They are not only good at their profession but also have to be flexible and skillful in communicating with both patients and their families. Mr. Bui Tho Luan is the Head Nurse of the Emergency Department, has worked at the hospital since 2004 and has been with the department since the first days of his career. Mr. Luan said: It is not uncommon for patients to be brought to the emergency room by passersby without identification papers or family members. But in those situations, the most important thing is not the procedure but saving people. We ignore all administrative procedures and immediately perform emergency care.

The number of patients coming to the emergency room at Vietnam - Sweden Uong Bi Hospital increases every year, in 2024 alone, it received 36,936 patients, successfully handling many complicated accidents. And behind those successes is careful preparation of human resources, equipment and emergency response procedures. For patients in difficult circumstances who do not have enough money, the hospital and the Social Work Team have coordinated to call for support from benefactors, so that no one is left behind on the treatment journey.

Caring for patients undergoing periodic dialysis at the Department of Nephrology - Dialysis (Bai Chay Hospital).

The Department of Nephrology - Dialysis (Bai Chay Hospital) is currently managing 135 patients with end-stage chronic renal failure, including more than 60 patients on dialysis every day, along with nearly 30 inpatients with kidney diseases. To meet the increasing demand for treatment, the department has invested in a modern equipment system including 23 artificial kidney dialysis machines, a standard RO water treatment system and specialized monitoring equipment. The large workload and the specific nature of the specialty require the team of doctors and nurses to always maintain high concentration, be quick in handling situations and have a high sense of responsibility in each shift. Although her working time at the department is not long, nurse Vu Thi Huyen has become one of the familiar faces, trusted and loved by many kidney failure patients. “There are patients who have been on dialysis here for more than ten years and consider us as family. Many times, we not only provide medical care, but also listen, share, and encourage the patients,” Huyen shared.

Bai Chay Hospital receives 1,200-1,800 patients for examination and about 800-1,200 inpatients every day. With a large number of patients, the team of 562 nurses, midwives and technicians accounts for the majority of the hospital's 990 staff, playing a core role, contributing significantly to effective care and treatment. The spirit of learning, training and scientific research is always strongly encouraged.

Nurse CKI Ha Thi Dung, Head of Nursing Department, said: In addition to professional duties, the nursing team is always proactive in participating in scientific research, improving technical processes, and improving service quality. Many research topics at the grassroots and provincial levels have the direct participation of nurses, technicians and midwives. Practicing scientific research not only helps to accumulate experience and hone professional skills, but also detects and overcomes shortcomings in clinical care, thereby finding more effective solutions, aiming at the ultimate goal of improving the quality of treatment and patient satisfaction.

Nurse Vu Thi Huyen, Department of Nephrology - Dialysis (Bai Chay Hospital) carries out treatment orders and cares for inpatients with kidney diseases.

Recognizing the important role of the nursing team, the health sector has implemented many solutions to improve both quantity and quality. Currently, nurses, midwives and technicians account for nearly 50% of the total workforce in the sector, affirming their core role in public health care.

By the end of 2024, the province had exceeded the target of 25 nurses per 10,000 people set by the Resolution of the 15th Provincial Party Congress for 2025. Notably, 97% of nursing staff in the province have college degrees or higher, many of whom have university and postgraduate degrees.

Nguyen Hoa

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/tan-tam-voi-nguoi-benh-3357443.html