Integrated Specialty General Hospital Model Brings High-Quality Care to Cần Giờ
Tu Du Hospital Facility 2 Operational, Drastically Reducing Emergency Transfer Rates Through Effective Coordination Mechanism
The establishment and operational launch of Tu Du Hospital Facility 2 in Cần Giờ is the result of a “race against time” over 12 months by the hospital’s entire staff and related units. The Hospital Director credited the success to the convergence of three major factors: swift policy approval (favorable timing), Cần Giờ’s strategic location (geographical advantage), and harmonious coordination among all parties (human harmony).
Breakthrough Cooperation Mechanism and Rapid Deployment:
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Legal Speed: The cooperation mechanism between Tu Du Hospital and 8 other major tertiary specialty hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City was finalized in just 10 days.
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Financial Autonomy: Tu Du Hospital, as an autonomous Group 1 specialized tertiary hospital, utilized its existing financial resources to implement the model without using the City budget.
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Integrated Model: To form a functioning general hospital, Facility 2 mobilized collaboration from the 8 participating tertiary hospitals (including Lê Văn Thịnh, Odonto-Stomatology, ENT, Eye, Dermatology, Children’s Hospital, Rehabilitation, and Traditional Medicine).
Infrastructure Upgrade and Initial Results:
The former premises were rapidly renovated: lighting systems were replaced, operating rooms were completed, infrastructure was upgraded, and modern medical equipment was installed, including an automated ultrasound system that allows for online consultation with the central Tu Du facility.
During the first three weeks of operation (with free medical examinations and treatment), the number of patient visits increased continuously; some specialties saw a 3–4 fold increase compared to before the model conversion.
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Emergency Efficiency: The emergency transfer rate dropped sharply, plummeting from 40 cases per day to just 3 cases. Many cases of multi-trauma and obstetric emergencies were successfully handled on-site.
Strategic Significance:
Tu Du Hospital Facility 2 represents the first step in a strategy to bring high-quality medical services closer to coastal residents. This move not only meets the healthcare needs of Cần Giờ residents but also serves the workforce in large-scale projects and tourists in the future, as the area is positioned as an important gateway connecting to Đồng Nai, Long Thành, and Vũng Tàu.
Starting December 2, 2025, Tu Du Hospital Facility 2 officially began providing medical examination and treatment covered by Health Insurance (BHYT) to the local residents.
