Bangkok’s Health Revolution: 50 Districts, 50 Hospitals Policy by Dr. Chonnan Srikaew

2024-01-16 09:36:53

The policy of 50 districts, 50 hospitals in Bangkok is another one of 13 ‘Quick Win’ level policies of Dr. Chonnan Srikaew Minister of Public Health (Ministry of Public Health) who has set a goal to provide a full system of health services for the people of Bangkok.

which is a drive to make every area or similar districts have hospitals that have the potential to provide comprehensive patient care. and efficient. Importantly, it can accommodate at least 120 patient beds.

For the direction of progress in fulfilling policies to support the health of people in this big city. It seems to be bearing fruit and bringing some benefit to the people. Because recently there has been progress from the Ministry of Public Health that has prepared 2 government hospitals, namely ‘Nopparat Ratchathani Khumklao Hospital’ and ‘Rajawithi 2 Hospital (Rangsit)’ covering the areas of Bangkok (Bangkok), the eastern zone and the zone. above

In addition, “The Coverage” also received information on the progress of the operations of both hospitals, including the next steps of development towards the goals of both hospitals. It can be said that the goals they have set. It exceeds the policy goals of the Ministry of Public Health, including increasing specialized medical personnel. Expansion of the operating room and preparations for expanding the area to accommodate up to 400 patient beds

‘Nopparat Ratchathani Khumklao Hospital’ accepting patients in February 2024.

Starting from Nopparat Ratchathani Khumklao Hospital. It is a hospital under the Department of Medical Services. It has an area of ​​20 rai and was completed in August 2019. The location is next to Khum Klao Road, Samsen Subdistrict, Min Buri District, which is a border area with Khlong Sam Wa District, Lat Krabang District, and Nong Chok District. Most of the surrounding area is agricultural land. and industrial plants

Ready to support the health care of the population from the rights of national health insurance. (Golden Patent or patent 30 baht) totaling 9,763 people, with Nopparat Ratchathani Hospital It is a referral hospital within a distance of 15 kilometers.

Nopparat Ratchathani Khumklao Hospital Has set a goal in one year to be an efficient secondary referral hospital in Minburi District. And there must be an inpatient ward with 25 beds, including adding a special ward of 10 beds.

Currently, the hospital offers outpatient services (OPD) as well as specialized medical services. Both in the general internal medicine work group, kidney disease, general surgery. Orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and antenatal care and dental work group All of which are open for service to the people in Minburi area. and nearby areas

However, for January 22, 2024, the scope of services will be further expanded. There will be an emergency room working group. Physical therapy work small operating room X-ray room and laboratory examination work group (lab)

Then it will immediately step into compliance with the policy of 50 districts, 50 hospitals in Bangkok in February 2024. There will be an inpatient ward with 25 beds, which will admit inpatients who need to be kept overnight. can Before in May 2024 there will be a complete operating room service.

At this time, the potential of Nopparat Ratchathani Khumklao Hospital There are 3 buildings to support health services, divided into the first 2-story building for outpatients. Including doctors who are specialized in patient care and use in their work. Open for service from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The second building is also 2 stories in size and will be the area for all rehabilitation medicine work. and can accommodate 10 inpatient beds. The third building will have 4 floors and is an emergency room area. After-hours examination room small operating room and x-ray room It is also the area of ​​the inpatient ward that can accommodate 25 beds.

Results of past operations: In 2022, OPD services were provided a total of 12,000 times and in 2023, services were provided 18,000 times, divided into care for patients with high blood pressure. Providing the highest number of services, 3,716 cases, followed by patients with diabetes. and hypercholesterolemia The proportion is similar, approximately 1,600 – 1,800 cases.

‘Rajawithi 2 Hospital (Rangsit)’ expands to 400 beds and adds more doctors

Next is Rajavithi 2 Hospital (Rangsit), which is also a hospital under the Department of Medical Services. Which will take care of the people of Bangkok and the surrounding area, approximately 870,000 people in northern Bangkok, covering 6 districts, consisting of Don Mueang, Sai Mai, Lak Si, Bang Khen, Lat Phrao and Wang Thonglang.

Rajavithi Hospital 2 (Rangsit) is a medical facility that is not subject to the ministerial regulations on government divisions. But it is under the care of Rajavithi Hospital. This will be a hospital to support the expansion of the Medical Department’s services. in the nature of general and accident hospitals

This hospital The vision goal has been set to become a level 1 accident and emergency center and must be a comprehensive surgical center of national excellence. There are short-term and long-term plans used as guidelines for development. In the short-term 4-year plan (2024-2027), there will be an additional 7 doctors, divided into 3 general practitioners, 1 radiologist, ophthalmologist, anesthesiologist, and a rehabilitation medicine doctor.

The structure of the short-term plan There will be an expansion of OPD examination rooms from the original 9 rooms to 12 rooms, including adding 5 inpatient wards, which will have a total of approximately 100 beds, and also adding another 6 beds to the ICU room. Finally, with the addition The emergency room accommodates another 6 rooms.

Along with services in the form of Smart Hospital, including virtual hospital services or Virtual Hospital as well, which from the short-term plan will make Rajavithi Hospital 2 (Rangsit) will have 120 beds to accommodate the population in this area in 2027.

As for the 6-year long-term plan (2028-2033), it is planned to be a hospital with 400 beds and add another 25 doctors to the service system, divided into 9 surgeons, 2 orthopedic doctors, 3 anesthesiologists, and forensic medicine. 1 position, 1 rehabilitation medicine position, 5 emergency medicine positions, 1 family medicine position, and 3 pediatrics positions. There will also be another 102 professional nurses and approximately 170 other staff members.

All will serve the hospital’s big goals. is to become a Level 1 Accident and Emergency Center and must be a comprehensive surgical center of national excellence. There is also a plan to support the improvement and development of the place. There will be a 22-story surgical, physical and inpatient care building, accommodating 250 beds, as well as an 18-story medical personnel dormitory building.

From the said plan It will cause the nearby area of ​​Rajavithi Hospital 2 (Rangsit), which cares for a population of 6 districts, approximately more than 870,000 people, to have approximately 1,900 beds, causing the bed-to-population rate to increase from 0.78 beds per 1,000 population to 1.62 beds per 1,000 population.

‘Ministry of Public Health’ supports Bangkok in taking care of people’s health.

From the progress in the guidelines for developing the services of both hospitals in response to the policies of the Minister of Public Health, it will make the corners of Bangkok, both the eastern zone and the northern zone, have large hospitals that are ready to support them. Taking care of the health of Bangkok people After previously the Air Force Hospital (Thung Si Kan) was chosen as another point to join in supporting the policy.

Dr. Chonnan, who most recently gave progress on the policy of 50 zones, 50 hospitals, in the middle of the monitoring and visiting the implementation of the Ministry of Public Health policy of Rajavithi Hospital on 15 January 2024, emphasized that Building a hospital in Bangkok will not be redundant work. Or go beyond the responsibilities of Bangkok or even compete for work because Bangkok has duties and responsibilities in taking care of the health of Bangkokians, but the Ministry of Public Health will go in and support areas that may not be able to take care of them thoroughly. To distribute health services to all citizens.

“Both hospitals will complement the health system for the people of Bangkok. Especially having hospitals spread out in every corner of the city. for people living in the area of ​​the hospital including neighboring districts have access to services Especially for citizens of the 30 baht patent, which is still consistent with the main policy. It is the upgrade of the 30 baht card that the government gives importance to. Especially having equal access to polite services. and equal,” said Dr. Chonnan.

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