Reporters' records at Chau Doc General Hospital during Tet show that medical staff take turns on duty every day. Although it is the first days of the new year, the working atmosphere is still urgent and serious. During Tet, the workload of nurses does not decrease at all.
Ms. Le Thi Cam Quyen - nurse at Chau Doc General Hospital (An Giang province) - said that during Tet holidays, the medical staff at Chau Doc General Hospital still work normally, continuing to accompany patients to fight against diseases.
We take turns so that everyone has time to visit their families. Tet at the hospital is not as bustling as at home, but brothers and sisters in the department always encourage each other," Ms. Quyen shared.
According to Ms. Quyen, nurses not only perform medical orders but are also a bridge between doctors and patients' families. During Tet, many family members are worried and impatient, so nurses must explain the patient's condition carefully, guide care, and at the same time reassure their spirits.
There are severe cases that require continuous monitoring, we almost stay up all night. But when patients stabilize and are discharged from the hospital to reunite with their families, that is the greatest joy," Ms. Quyen said.
Not only at the provincial level, health centers and health stations also maintain strict duty regimes. Doctor Tran Phat Tai - Chau Phu Health Center (An Giang province) - shared: "We define the spirit of Tet duty as combat duty. As long as there are patients admitted to the hospital, the entire team must be ready for treatment.
According to Dr. Tai, the biggest pressure during Tet days is to both ensure expertise and quickly handle emergency situations in conditions where patients come in droves. However, with careful preparation from before Tet, the unit has assigned reasonable duty schedules, ensuring that each shift has experienced doctors.
What warms our hearts is that when the patient is out of danger, family members hold hands to thank them. That is the motivation for the medical team to accept putting aside personal joy and fulfilling their duties," said Dr. Tai.
Doctor Tran Van Thao - Nhon Hoi Commune Health Station (An Giang province) - said: "Our unit assigned to maintain 24/24 hour duty, assigned doctors, medical assistants, and nurses to be on duty. In addition to receiving and handling common cases, the station is also ready for initial first aid, and then transferred if necessary.
According to Dr. Thao, in rural areas, traffic accidents often occur during Tet. In addition, the elderly are prone to complications of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease due to changes in diet and lifestyle.
We strengthen propaganda to people to eat and drink regularly, limit alcohol and beer, and proactively monitor underlying diseases. Tet duty is not only waiting for patients to arrive but also proactively preventing diseases for people," Dr. Thao emphasized.
During Tet, when everyone gathers with their families, the lights are still on at hospitals and medical facilities. Doctors, nurses and support staff are always ready to handle all emergency situations. Night shifts, urgent phone calls from the emergency room are a familiar job, but become more special during holidays and Tet.
