Permanent Secretary for Public Health revealed that “compensation – workload” resulted in the resignation of personnel, confirming that the Ministry of Public Health takes care of the best, solving the problems of the Center Hospital – General Hospital, loading tasks, speeding up the adjustment of the system.
Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health Interview before the cabinet meeting In the event that many medical personnel have resigned that today (June 6) Dr. Taweesin Wissanuyothin, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, the administration will present overview information and events that people are interested in. Please wait and hear. because there are many detailed numbers
However, it must be admitted that the demand for services of the people is high. especially after the COVID-19 situation trying to elevate work But there is a limitation on personnel. Thanks to General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. which approved 45,000 medical personnel after COVID, reducing the pressure on personnel, but not yet finished Because the demand for public services is huge. In addition, there was a problem with the budget. Received from the National Health Security Office (NHSO) that pays per capita. Which we hope to receive an increase in the budget equal to the need to serve the people
When asked about the budget Is it the main problem that causes personnel to resign or not? be a part There is both a matter of personnel. And if you notice everything is outside the control of the Ministry of Public Health. But we use both human resources and limited money to serve as many people as possible so as not to suffer.
“I would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and personnel who have sacrificed their dedication to work for the country and the ministry in order to provide the people with the best possible service. We will take care of this effectively. has instructed on welfare and not too much workload Looking at the workload numbers gradually decreasing and getting better, but that doesn’t mean that it’s gone. There are some points that are problematic. It gradually resolves point by point. and in today’s society More people living in rural areas now live in cities. cause the workload in the hospital center and general hospital There are more than district hospitals. The ministry tried to adjust here to achieve a balance. By adhering to the policy that one province is the same hospital, which hospital will be able to move personnel to each other, causing the workload of any place to be too heavy, ”said the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health.
When asked if it would cause a brain drain in the medical field, Dr. Opas said we had to take measures in many parts. and that personnel can stay Is the compensation that must be compared to the private sector that is attractive. and welfare issues that the ministry adds to compensation and OT and take care of the house urged to build enough housing for doctors and nurses and career advancement And doctors get C 9 for everyone, while nurses try to give C 8 C 9 to everyone, if they can, having to look at the regulations of the Civil Service Commission on workload, admitting that it is difficult to solve. Because the needs of the people are abundant, but if there are more personnel and budgets, it will be better managed.
Dr. Opas said that the overall picture of personnel received per year, about 2,000 people who will resign, part of them are skill-enhancing doctors. After graduating, some people want to continue their studies. It’s normal, about 10% per year, and those who come back into the number system are considered positive. Therefore, the shortage of personnel is still available. But not too much pressure and there may be some problematic points like hospital centers and general hospital The system is about to be modified so that the workload is not too much. When asked to reiterate that another reason is personnel Wasn’t it packed? Dr. Opas said that we packed almost everyone who wanted to stay with us. But sometimes the doctors don’t use the capital. In a private university or doctors graduated from abroad without a capital contract But if you want to stay with us will find a government position for.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency