Military-Civilian Medical Hospital 16: A breakthrough in digital transformation of military healthcare

On the morning of September 5, the Military-Civilian Hospital 16 (Army Corps 16) held a conference of the Professional Appraisal Council to evaluate electronic medical record files, while also providing consultation and guidance on using and storing the medical data to replace traditional printing of films and paper records in medical examination and treatment. This marks an important milestone, reflecting the hospital’s determination to advance digital transformation and build a “smart hospital” model serving both military personnel and civilians.

Lieutenant Colonel, Specialist Doctor Level II Tran Van Thuc, Director of Military-Civilian Hospital 16 and Chairman of the Appraisal Council, chairs the appraisal conference. Photo: A. Duc

The meeting was attended by Le Quang Trung, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Provincial Department of Health; To Thanh Dong, Deputy Head of the Administrative Organization Division of Dong Nai Provincial Social Health Insurance; representatives of Viettel Dong Nai; members of the hospital’s Party Committee, Board of Directors, and the medical and technical staff. Lieutenant Colonel, Specialist Doctor Level II Tran Van Thuc, Director of Military-Civilian Hospital 16 and Chairman of the Appraisal Council, presided over the session.

Digital transformation - an essential requirement for military healthcare

Military-Civilian Hospital 16 is a Level II hospital with a capacity of 150 beds and nearly 200 medical staff members. Over the years, the hospital has persistently pursued a dual goal: improving the quality of medical examinations and treatments while building the image of a modern military-civilian medical facility closely connected with local communities in remote and border areas. In this development journey, digital transformation is regarded as a core pillar, the key to optimizing management, enhancing professional quality, and ensuring data security, transparency, and safety.

Le Quang Trung, Deputy Director of Dong Nai Provincial Department of Health, praises the hospital’s comprehensive equipment investment, operating process, workforce training, and legal basis

To Thanh Dong, Deputy Head of the Administrative Organization Division of Dong Nai Provincial Social Health Insurance, delivers a speech at the appraisal session. Photo: A. Duc

Lieutenant Colonel, Specialist Doctor Level II Tran Van Thuc, Director of Military-Civilian Medical Hospital 16 and Chairman of the Appraisal Council presents an overview of the hospital’s infrastructure, and available medical equipment to the Appraisal Council. Photo: A. Duc

The implementation of electronic medical records is not merely a simple replacement for traditional paper-based records but also introduces a new approach to healthcare data management. Medical information is scientifically stored and integrated with systems such as HIS (Hospital Information System), LIS (Laboratory Information System), and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), enabling seamless connectivity with other medical facilities. In particular, the integration of features such as QR codes and Zalo provides patients with easy access to their examination and test results, helping save both time and costs.

Comprehensive investment - Strategic preparation

After inspecting key departments, diagnostic imaging areas, laboratory facilities, and the hospital’s data server systems, Le Quang Trung, Deputy Director of Dong Nai Provincial Department of Health, highly praised the hospital’s synchronized investment in equipment, operational process, workforce development, and legal basis. He emphasized that these are critical prerequisites for Military-Civilian Hospital 16 to successfully implement electronic medical records and meet the standards set by the Ministry of Health.

The delegates conduct an on-site survey of the implementation of the personal information registration system, ticket issuance, and initial medical examination registration. Photo: A. Duc

In addition, the collaboration of Viettel Dong Nai in developing information technology infrastructure and software solutions is also a key highlight, reinforcing the military-civilian integrated model not only in medical examinations and treatment but also in the application of modern technology and advanced engineering.

Speaking at the conference, Lieutenant Colonel, Specialist Doctor Level II Tran Van Thuc, Director of Military-Civilian Hospital 16, emphasized: “The implementation of electronic medical records is not only an innovation in record-keeping methods but also demonstrates the determination of Military-Civilian Hospital 16 to integrate into the trend of digital healthcare transformation, aiming for smart management, data security, and a patient-centered approach. This is a strategic step for the hospital to successfully fulfill its political mission: caring for and protecting the health of soldiers and local people in the region”.

Delegates conduct an on-site inspection of the operation of integrated software systems on the hospital’s computer network. Photo: A. Duc

The Appraisal Council unanimously approved the implementation of electronic medical records at Military-Civilian Hospital 16. This marks a significant milestone, reaffirming the hospital’s efforts, determination, and political responsibility in realizing the digital transformation policy of the Party, the State, the Military, and the Ministry of Health.

Delegates celebrate the success of the appraisal conference, reaffirming the hospital’s efforts, determination, and political responsibility in implementing the digital transformation policy of the Party, the State, the Military, and the Ministry of Health. Photo: A. Duc

With thorough and methodical preparation, Military-Civilian Hospital 16 is now ready to enter a new stage of development: modernization, transparency, and data security while providing the highest quality healthcare services for both military personnel and local residents. This effort also contributes to strengthening the people’s defense posture in the strategic areas of the Southern Central Highlands and the Southeastern region.

By: Anh Duc

Translated by: Quynh Nhu - Thu Ha