Current situation and factors impact to continuous training of health worker at Tan Thanh District Health Center, Long An province in the period of 2017-2019

Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to describe the current situation and need for continuous training and analyze some factors influencing the continuous training situation of nurses at Tan Thanh District Health Center, Long An Province in period of 2017 - 2019. Methods: A study of qualitative and qualitative research was conducted through interviews with 113 health workers and 10 in-depth interview and retrospect of secondary data on continuing training for 3 years from 2017 - 2019 at Tan Thanh District Health Center, Long An province. Results: There were only 30.1% of health workers participated in continuous training reached 48 class-hour per 2 years in compliance with Circular 22/2013/TT-BYT. Positive factors come from the organization of training if the training content is necessary and appropriate and the training course provided certificate. Some negative factors were limited funding and the lack of time for for continuing training due to overload of working. Conclusion: The Health Center should have a plan to allocate funds and human resource to ensure the implementation of the continuous training reached 48 class-hour per 2 years and cooperate with the needs of health workers.