{"id":36559,"date":"2026-05-23T14:45:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/?p=36559"},"modified":"2026-05-25T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:41:10","slug":"cham-nguoi-benh-tai-benh-vien-thong-nhat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/en\/patient-care-at-thong-nhat-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for patients at Thong Nhat Hospital: why not just 24-hour shifts?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Caring for patients at Thong Nhat Hospital: why not just 24-hour shifts?<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-36558 aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\" src=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h-.jpg\" alt=\"Caring for patients at Thong Nhat Hospital\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h-.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h--12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cham-nguoi-benh-tai-Benh-vien-Thong-Nhat-vi-sao-khong-chi-la-truc-24h--100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A son sits by the hospital bed. <a href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/cham-tai-nha-sau-dieu-tri-tai-benh-vien-thong-nhat\/\">at Thong Nhat Hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The first night was manageable.<\/p>\n<p>I started to get tired on the second night.<\/p>\n<p>By the third day\u2026 I was almost completely exhausted.<\/p>\n<p>The family started thinking about it. <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/tim-mach-huyet-ap-benh-vien-thong-nhat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hire a caregiver<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But the biggest question isn&#039;t &quot;to hire or not to hire.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the question is: &quot;Does that person know how to provide proper care?&quot;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u2757 Common mistake: caring for the sick = being by their side<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many people think that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caring for the sick means looking after them.<\/li>\n<li>Being on duty<\/li>\n<li>Available 24\/7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But the reality is <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/cham-24h-tai-benh-vien-thong-nhat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hospital<\/a>Patient care includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor for abnormal signs.<\/li>\n<li>Support proper movement<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with nurses.<\/li>\n<li>Quick response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Not everyone can do it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Why are there still potential risks when caring for a child in the hospital?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>1. The caregiver lacks basic medical knowledge.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Failing to recognize danger signs.<\/li>\n<li>Not knowing when to call a nurse.<\/li>\n<li>I don&#039;t understand the patient&#039;s condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Particularly dangerous for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiovascular disease<\/li>\n<li>After a stroke<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/benh-ho-hap-dieu-tri-tai-benh-vien-thong-nhat\/\">Respiratory diseases<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Lack of coordination with healthcare workers<\/h3>\n<p>In the hospital:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nurses cannot be present 24\/7.<\/li>\n<li>Caregivers are an &quot;extended arm&quot; of the family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I don&#039;t understand the instructions.<\/li>\n<li>Not following the process closely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Easily leads to mistakes<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>3. Exhaustion \u2013 loss of concentration<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/cham-soc-benh-nhan-dot-quy-dai-han-moi-ngay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Family members often care for the sick.<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying up late<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged stress<\/li>\n<li>No time off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consequences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distraction<\/li>\n<li>Missing important signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Hiring caregivers based on word-of-mouth recommendations.<\/h3>\n<p>Many families:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rent through referral<\/li>\n<li>No background check<\/li>\n<li>No guarantee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Risks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Responsibility is unclear.<\/li>\n<li>There are no service standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>\ud83e\udde0 What is truly needed in hospital care?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A good caregiver needs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2714 Closely monitor the condition\n<ul>\n<li>Blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Breathing<\/li>\n<li>Level of alertness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Living assistance\n<ul>\n<li>Eat and drink<\/li>\n<li>Toilet<\/li>\n<li>Move<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Coordinate with nurses\n<ul>\n<li>Report promptly.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions carefully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u2714 Understand the underlying condition\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiovascular<\/li>\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n<li>Respiration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 These are the factors that determine safety for <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/cham-benh-tai-benh-vien-thong-nhat-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">patients<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f 800k\/day: What are you paying for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Many families accept this level:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>600,000 - 1,000,000 VND\/day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But the reality is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Service standards are unclear.<\/li>\n<li>No training<\/li>\n<li>No quality control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 The issue isn&#039;t the price.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 It&#039;s about the actual value received.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Solution: Systematic healthcare<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of relying on luck, we need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trained caregiver<\/li>\n<li>There is a clear process.<\/li>\n<li>Quality control is in place.<\/li>\n<li>Having specific responsibilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Here&#039;s the difference between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&quot;Someone is taking care of me&quot;<\/li>\n<li>and<\/li>\n<li>&quot;to be properly cared for&quot;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>\ud83e\udd1d SAN \u2013 Standardizing patient care in hospitals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>At Thong Nhat Hospital, SAN provided support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide trained caregivers.<\/li>\n<li>According to a clear care procedure<\/li>\n<li>There are background checks and accountability measures.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with the family and the hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Not just about staying behind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 And that&#039;s the person who ensures the safety of the patient.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/dich-vu\/cham-soc-nguoi-benh-tai-nha-tphcm\/\">Caring for the sick<\/a> Being in the hospital isn&#039;t simply about being on duty.<\/p>\n<p>That is an important role, directly affecting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recovery process<\/li>\n<li>Risk of complications<\/li>\n<li>Treatment results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If done correctly:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Patients stabilize faster<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you make a mistake:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc49 Risks can occur at any time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf2 Download the SAN app to book <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/sau-xuat-vien-tai-benh-vien-thong-nhat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caregiver<\/a> at the hospital, monitoring the quality of care and connecting services. <a class=\"santek-seo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanpro.vn\/di-kham-benh-vien-thong-nhat-nguoi-lon-tuoi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">after discharge from hospital<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left; 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