Circular No. 06/2024/TT-BYT issued by the Minister of Health stipulates the ranking of medical public service units.

No.

Leadership position

Special Rank

From 90 to 100 points

From 70 to less than 90 points

From 50 to less than 70 points

Less than 50 points

1

Director, hospital director

1,1

1,0

0,8

0,7

0,6

2

Deputy director, deputy hospital director

0,9

0,8

0,7

0,6

0,5

3

Hospital director, center director with constituent organizations belonging to special-grade hospitals

0,9

4

- Deputy hospital director, deputy center director with constituent organizations belonging to special-grade hospitals

- Hospital director, center director without constituent organizations belonging to special-grade hospitals

0,8

5

Deputy hospital director, deputy center director without constituent organizations belonging to special-grade hospitals

0,7

6

Hospital director, center director with constituent organizations of other units (except special-grade hospitals)

0,7

0,6

7

Deputy hospital director, deputy center director without constituent organizations of other units (except special-grade hospitals)

0,6

0,5

8

Head of Department, Room and equivalent positions

0,7

0,6

0,5

0,4

0,3

9

- Deputy department head, head nurse, midwife head, technical medical head, and equivalent positions

- Department head, room head, and equivalent positions at institutes, centers

0,6

0,5

0,4

0,3

0,2

10

Deputy department head, head nurse, midwife head, technical medical head, and equivalent positions at institutes, centers

0,4

0,3

11

Ward chief of commune, ward, town health stations

0,3

12

Deputy ward chief of commune, ward, town health stations

0,2

Place of Receipt:
- Social Committee of the National Assembly;
- Office of the Government (Department of Legal Affairs, Official Gazette, Government Portal);
- Ministry of Justice (Legal Drafting Department);
- Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, and government agencies;
- Deputy Ministers of Health;
- Provincial and municipal People's Committees directly under the central government;
- Health Departments of provinces and centrally governed cities
- Units under the Ministry of Health;
- Health sectors, ministries;
- Ministry of Health Electronic Portal;
- File: VT, TCCB, PC.

THE MINISTER

(Signed)


Dao Hong Lan

I

Group I Standards: Position, function, task

10 points

1

Position function, technical guidance

4 points

1.1

National, regional (province, region)

4 points

1.2

Provincial, centrally-administered city, sector

3 points

1.3

District, county, town, city under province, centrally-administered city

2 points

2

Training

3 points

2.1

Participate in and implement practical training at university and postgraduate level in the field of health

3 points

2.2

Participate in and implement practical training at college level in the field of health

2 points

2.3

Participate in and implement continuous training and development

1 point

3

Scientific Research

3 points

3.1

Participate in national science and technology tasks

3 points

3.2

Lead science and technology tasks or initiatives at the ministry, provincial, or centrally-administered city level which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority.

2 points

3.3

Lead science and technology tasks at the facility level which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority.

1 point

II

Group II Standards: Scale and content of activities

15 points

1

Average quality score of the hospital over two consecutive years prior to the year of ranking

6 points

1.1

Achieve 4.0 points or above

6 points

1.2

Achieve 3.2 points to less than 4.0 points

5 points

1.3

Achieve 2.5 points to less than 3.2 points

3 points

1.4

Less than 2.5 points

2 points

2

Number of beds assigned by the competent authority

4 points

2.1

General healthcare facilities

a)

From 1,000 beds and above

4 points

b)

From 500 beds to less than 1,000 beds

3 points

c)

From 300 beds to less than 500 beds

2 points

d)

Less than 300 beds

1 point

2.2

Specialized medical examination and treatment facility

a)

From 400 beds and above

4 points

b)

From 300 beds to less than 400 beds

3 points

c)

From 200 beds to less than 300 beds

2 points

d)

Less than 200 beds

1 point

3

The average bed utilization rate calculated based on the number of beds authorized by the competent authority over the two consecutive years preceding the year of evaluation and ranking

3 points

3.1

Achieve 95% or more

3 points

3.2

Achieve from 80% to less than 95%

2 points

33

Achieve from 60% to less than 80%

1 point

3.4

Less than 60%

0 points

4

The average proportion of inpatients belonging to level one care category over the two consecutive years preceding the year of evaluation and ranking

2 points

4.1

From 20% of inpatients and above

2 points

4.2

From 15% to less than 20% of inpatients

1.5 points

4.3

From 10% to less than 15% of inpatients

1 point

4.4

Less than 10% of inpatients

0.5 points

III

Group III standards: Human Resources (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

20 points

1

Ensure that the number of staff working in positions within the group of occupational titles in the healthcare sector and related fields accounts for a minimum of 65% of the total number of staff in the unit

3 points

2

Heads and deputy heads of departments

5 points

2.1

At least 60% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

5 points

2.2

From 40% to less than 60% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

4 points

2.3

From 20% to less than 40% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

3 points

2.4

Less than 20% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

2 points

3

Chief nurses, midwifery chiefs, chief technicians in clinical departments

5 points

3.1

At least 60% have postgraduate qualifications

5 points

3.2

From 30% to less than 60% have postgraduate qualifications

4 points

3.3

From 10% to less than 30% have postgraduate qualifications

3 points

3.4

Less than 10% have postgraduate qualifications

2 points

4

Attending physicians in clinical departments

7 points

4.1

At least 50% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

7 points

4.2

From 40% to less than 50% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

5 points

4.3

From 20% to less than 40% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

3 points

4.4

Less than 20% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

1 point

IV

Group IV standards: Professional Competence (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

40 points

1

Specialized techniques approved by the hospital belonging to the special category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the hospital does not have a specialty)

10 points

1.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

10 points

1.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to < 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

8 points

1.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

7 points

1.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

6 points

2

Specialized techniques approved by the hospital belonging to the first category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the hospital does not have a specialty)

10 points

2.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

10 points

2.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to < 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

8 points

2.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

7 points

2.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

6 points

3

Specialized techniques approved by the hospital belonging to the second category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the hospital does not have a specialty; excluding techniques already replaced by modern methods belonging to the first and special categories of surgical procedures)

10 points

3.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

10 points

3.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to < 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

8 points

3.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

7 points

3.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

6 points

4

Specialized techniques approved by the hospital belonging to the third category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the hospital does not have a specialty; excluding techniques already replaced by modern methods belonging to the first, second, and special categories of surgical procedures)

10 points

4.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

10 points

4.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to < 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

8 points

4.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

7 points

4.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

6 points

V

Group V standards: Infrastructure and Equipment (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

15 points

1

Infrastructure

1.1

Architecture according to construction standards

1 point

1.2

Properly designated areas for functional zones ensuring the operational flow of the facility: Administrative area, functional units (administrative work); Technical operation area (laboratory/specialized storage...); Reception and service area (one-stop reception, sample collection, general outpatient clinics, specialized clinics...)

0.5 points

1.3

Clean, green, and aesthetically pleasing environment with clear signage facilitating individuals and organizations in their work and service use

0.5 points

1.4

Internal traffic routes ensure convenience for emergency patient transport, fire prevention and firefighting, with clear and coherent traffic flow management

1 point

1.5

Technical areas (operating rooms, intensive care units, delivery rooms, procedure rooms, radiology rooms, etc.) meet current standards

1 point

1.6

There is an electrical system that meets the standards and usage capacity (including safety systems for medical equipment, priority power supply circuits, backup generators, and uninterruptible power supplies)

1 point

1.7

There is a hospital-wide solid, liquid, and gas waste treatment system in operation, or there is a contract for solid, liquid, and gas waste treatment that meets the required standards

0.5 points

1.8

The entire hospital applies information technology to support professional work, management, and statistics to enhance efficiency

1 point

2

Machinery, equipment

2.1

The list of medical equipment at the unit is complete and meets the approved technical list

0.5 points

2.2

Specialized machinery and equipment at the unit are appropriate according to the decision approving the standard and quota for specialized machinery and equipment use by the competent authority

1 point

2.3

Ward amenities

a)

Conditions and safety, as well as amenities, are ensured in all wards

0.5 points

b)

Operating rooms and ICUs have clean air systems meeting the standards based on their functions. Emergency resuscitation rooms, delivery rooms, and operating rooms have direct emergency call facilities

0.5 points

2.4

Management of medical equipment

a)

The hospital has a department and staff responsible for managing medical equipment

1 point

b)

Complete records for managing and monitoring medical equipment at the unit are available, including: inventory; usage; inspection; maintenance; repair; replacement of spare parts; calibration and testing

1 point

c)

Regulations for managing, using, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and storing medical equipment at the unit are established

1 point

d)

Annual inventory of medical equipment is conducted regularly

1 point

2.5

Maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment at the unit

a)

Annual plans and budget allocations for maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit are made

0.5 points

b)

Implementation of maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit according to the approved plan

1 point

2.6

Staff responsible for managing and performing technical work related to medical equipment are continuously trained, attend seminars, and participate in annual conferences in the field of medical equipment

0.5 points

I

Group I Standards: Position, function, task

10 points

1

Position function, technical guidance

4 points

1.1

National, regional (province, region)

4 points

1.2

Provincial, centrally-administered city, sector

3 points

1.3

District, county, town, city under province, centrally-administered city

2 points

2

Training

3 points

2.1

Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate practical training in the health sector

3 points

2.2

Participate in and implement practical training at college level in the field of health

2 points

2.3

Participate in and implement continuous training and development

1 point

3

Scientific Research

3 points

3.1

Participate in national science and technology tasks

3 points

3.2

Lead scientific and technological tasks or initiatives at the Ministry, provincial, or centrally governed city level, which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority

2 points

3.3

Lead scientific and technological tasks at the facility level, which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority

1 point

II

Group II Standards: Scale and content of activities

15 points

1

Content of operations

7 points

1.1

Carry out preventive healthcare tasks within the jurisdiction of the Ministry, ministerial-level agencies, or government agencies

7 points

1.2

Perform the functions and responsibilities of the Provincial/Central City Disease Control Center

6 points

1.3

Perform the functions and responsibilities of the District/Hospital Town Health Center, which was separated from the hospital and only handles preventive healthcare and population services

5 points

1.4

Perform other preventive healthcare functions approved by the provincial People's Committee through the Department of Health as a preventive healthcare facility under local management

4 points

2

Population under responsibility

8 points

2.1

Population over 8 million people

8 points

2.2

Population from 3 million to 8 million people

7 points

2.3

Population from 2 million to 3 million people

6 points

2.4

Population under 2 million people

5 points

III

Group III standards: Human Resources (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

20 points

1

Heads and deputy heads of departments and specialized divisions

8 points

1.1

At least 60% hold doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

8 points

1.2

From 40% to less than 60% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

7 points

1.3

From 20% to less than 40% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

6 points

1.4

Less than 20% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

5 points

2

Personnel in specialized departments and divisions

8 points

2.1

Over 50% hold master’s degrees or equivalent qualifications

8 points

2.2

From 40% to 50% hold master’s degrees or equivalent qualifications

7 points

2.3

From 20% to less than 40% hold master’s degrees or equivalent qualifications

6 points

2.4

Less than 20% hold master’s degrees or equivalent qualifications

5 points

3

Ratio of professional staff to total number of employees

4 points

3.1

At least 65%

4 points

3.2

From 40% to less than 65%

3 points

3.3

Less than 40%

2 points

IV

Group IV standards: Professional Competence (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

40 points

A

Part for specialized Institutes under the preventive healthcare sector

40 points

1

Disease prevention (functions and responsibilities defined in the Regulation on the organization and operation of Institutes under the preventive healthcare and public health sectors and related documents)

4 points

1.1

Evaluation/Surveillance/Control of infectious diseases and parasitic diseases

2 points

1.2

Prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases

2 points

2

Response and handling of outbreaks of public health events

(functions and responsibilities stipulated in Decision No. 3796/QĐ-BYT dated August 21, 2017; Regulation on the organization and operation of Institutes under the preventive healthcare and public health sectors and related documents)

2 points

2.1

Develop emergency response plans for public health events within the jurisdictional area

1 point

2.2

Implement emergency response activities for public health events within the jurisdictional area (if applicable)

1 point

3

Utilize and provide information on disease prevention and health-related factors according to assigned fields

2 points

4

Evaluate/surveillance/control health-hazardous agents including five criteria:

5 points

Evaluate/surveillance/control occupational health-hazardous agents

Evaluate/surveillance/control environmental health-hazardous agents

Evaluate/surveillance/control food safety hazards and prevent foodborne diseases

Evaluate/surveillance/nutrition improvement

Evaluate/surveillance/prevention of common school health problems

(functions and responsibilities defined in the Regulation on the organization and operation of Institutes under the preventive healthcare and public health sectors and related documents)

4.1

Achieve at least one criterion

5 points

4.2

Not implemented

0 points

5

Health education and promotion

(functions and responsibilities defined in the Regulation on the organization and operation of Institutes under the preventive healthcare and public health sectors and related documents)

4 points

5.1

Participate in developing health education and promotion content in assigned areas

2 points

5.2

Implement health education and promotion activities in assigned areas

2 points

6

Direct management and technical support in the field of preventive healthcare and public health according to assigned functions and responsibilities (functions and responsibilities defined in the Regulation on the organization and operation of Institutes under the preventive healthcare and public health sectors and related documents)

5 points

6.1

Participate in developing procedures, regulations, and standards in the field of preventive healthcare and public health

2 points

6.2

Guide implementation and provide technical support in the field of preventive healthcare and public health within the jurisdictional area

2 points

6.3

Inspect, supervise, and evaluate technical expertise in the field of preventive healthcare and public health within the jurisdictional area

1 point

7

Results of achieving assigned technical targets (for three consecutive years prior to the ranking year)

5 points

7.1

Achieve 100% of assigned plan

5 points

7.2

Achieve from 80% to less than 100% of assigned plan

3 points

7.3

Achieve less than 80% of assigned plan

1 point

8

Laboratory testing capacity sufficient to support disease control work and community health research. Pathogens causing infectious diseases grouped by risk level and biosafety level appropriate to testing techniques

(Circular No. 41/2016/TT-BYT; functions and responsibilities defined in the Regulation on the organization and operation of Institutes under the preventive healthcare and public health sectors and related documents)

3 points

8.1

Ensure Biosafety Level III, IV as prescribed

3 points

8.2

Ensure Biosafety Level II as prescribed

2 points

8.3

Ensure Biosafety Level I as prescribed

1 point

9

Research outcomes

5 points

9.1

Scientific research topics completed within the stipulated timeframe

2 points

9.1.1

70% or more

2 points

9.1.2

From 50% to less than 70%

1 point

9.1.3

Less than 50%

0 points

9.2

Scientific research topics completed and applied in preventive healthcare practice

3 points

9.2.1

70% or more

3 points

9.2.2

From 50% to less than 70%

2 points

9.2.3

Less than 50%

1 point

10

Capacity to provide services in preventive healthcare and public health according to assigned functions and responsibilities

Service groups in quarantine and preventive healthcare issued by the Ministry of Health

5 points

10.1

Achieve over 80% of the service group list according to assigned professional functions and responsibilities

5 points

10.2

Achieve from 65% to 80% of the service group list according to assigned professional functions and responsibilities

3 points

10.3

Achieve from 50% to 65% of the service group list according to assigned professional functions and responsibilities

2 points

10.4

Achieve less than 50% of the service group list according to assigned professional functions and responsibilities

1 point

B

Part dedicated to the Provincial/Central-Under-Direct-Control Disease Control Centers and other centers within the preventive healthcare sector

40 points

1

Prevention and control of infectious diseases

5 points

1.1

Develop plans for infectious disease surveillance and vaccination activities within the assigned geographical area

1 point

1.2

Monitor the detection of infectious disease cases, cases with unknown causes, vectors of disease transmission, and factors that may lead to and spread epidemics

1 point

1.3

Monitor and assess the risk of malaria outbreaks, create charts and maps on local malaria situations

0.5 points

1.4

Manage, detect, and handle ongoing and new outbreaks according to specialized guidelines set by the Ministry of Health

0.5 points

1.5

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to infectious disease control and vaccination for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.5 points

1.6

Inspect and monitor vaccination facilities and annual targets according to分级权限

0.5 points

1.7

Guide vaccination facilities to ensure safe vaccinations, handle post-vaccination reactions, and evaluate post-vaccination responses as stipulated

0.5 points

1.8

Statistic and report on infectious disease control and vaccination activities according to regulations

0.5 points

2

Prevention and control of HIV/AIDS

4 points

2.1

Develop plans for HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities within the assigned geographical area

1 point

2.2

Prevent HIV transmission

0.7 points

2.3

Participate in caring for and treating people living with HIV/AIDS according to assigned functions and tasks

0.7 points

2.4

Monitor, track, evaluate, and test for HIV

0.6 points

2.5

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to HIV/AIDS prevention and control for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.5 points

2.6

Statistic and report on HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities according to regulations

0.5 points

3

Non-communicable disease control

3 points

3.1

Develop plans for non-communicable disease control activities within the assigned geographical area

1 point

3.2

Guide and organize the implementation of non-communicable disease control activities within the scope of assigned functions and tasks

0.5 points

3.3

Inspect and monitor lower-level units according to分级权限

0.5 points

3.4

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to non-communicable disease control for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.5 points

3.5

Statistic and report on non-communicable disease control activities according to regulations

0.5 points

4

Nutrition

3 points

4.1

Develop plans for nutrition activities within the assigned geographical area

1 point

4.2

Implement nutrition activities in the province according to assigned functions and tasks

0.5 points

4.3

Monitor nutrition, conduct nutritional status surveys, dietary intake, and other special nutritional issues for target groups within the assigned area

0.5 points

4.4

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to nutrition for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.5 points

4.5

Statistic and report on nutrition activities according to regulations

0.5 points

5

Environmental health - school health - occupational diseases

5 points

5.1

Develop plans for environmental health - school health - occupational disease control activities within the assigned geographical area

1 point

5.2

Conduct periodic and unscheduled quality inspections of clean water from all water supply units serving 500 households or more (or with a design capacity of 1,000 cubic meters/day or more if the number of households cannot be determined)

0.3 points

5.3

Guide and supervise lower-level units in implementing periodic and unscheduled quality inspections of water from water supply units serving fewer than 500 households (or with a design capacity less than 1,000 cubic meters/day if the number of households cannot be determined); guide, inspect, and evaluate sanitary latrines

0.5 points

5.4

Guide the implementation of regulations on environmental protection and medical waste management according to assigned functions and tasks

0.3 points

5.5

Implement measures to address environmental pollution during disease outbreaks or in high-risk areas, disaster zones, and disaster sites

0.3 points

5.6

Monitor environmental conditions, hygiene in schools, nutritional status, and development of students, early detection of health risks and illnesses among school-age children, and manage student health status within the assigned area

0.3 points

5.7

Inspect and monitor school hygiene conditions in educational institutions according to分级权限

0.3 points

5.8

Manage types of activities, number of workers, hazardous factors, harmful factors causing occupational health risks, common occupational diseases, worker health classification, and work injury situations at labor-using establishments within the assigned area

0.3 points

5.9

Conduct regular monitoring of occupational environments and working conditions at labor-using establishments with high risks of occupational diseases and work injuries according to regulations; propose solutions to improve working conditions and environments

0.3 points

5.10

Participate in investigating and handling poisoning incidents and fatal work accidents at labor-using establishments when requested by relevant authorities

0.3 points

5.11

Guide and support healthcare for organizations in monitoring, managing worker health; Participate in occupational disease examinations for workers

0.3 points

5.12

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to environmental health - school health - occupational diseases for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.3 points

5.13

Statistic and report on environmental health - school health - occupational disease control activities according to regulations

0.5 points

6

Reproductive health

4 points

6.1

Develop plans for reproductive health activities within the assigned geographical area

1 point

6.2

Provide maternal health care according to assigned functions and tasks

0.4 points

6.3

Provide child health care according to assigned functions and tasks

0.4 points

6.4

Prevent sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract cancers according to assigned functions and tasks

0.3 points

6.5

Provide family planning services and safe abortion services according to regulations

0.2 points

6.6

Provide reproductive health care for adolescents and males according to assigned functions and tasks

0.2 points

6.7

Inspect and monitor lower-level units according to分级权限

0.5 points

6.8

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to reproductive health for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.5 points

6.9

Statistic and report on reproductive health activities according to regulations

0.5 points

7

Health communication and education

3 points

7.1

Develop a communication and health education activity plan within the assigned administrative area.

1 point

7.2

Carry out communication and health education activities according to the assigned functions and tasks.

0.3 points

7.3

Inspect and supervise the implementation of lower-level communication activities according to the分级制度

0.3 points

7.4

Provide information, develop communication messages, and coordinate with mass media agencies and political-social organizations to promote awareness, change behavior, and improve public health.

0.2 points

7.5

Prepare and produce communication materials for distribution to agencies, units, levels, citizens, and communities.

0.2 points

7.6

Train and instruct to enhance professional skills and techniques in communication and health education for lower levels and related units as required within the assigned area.

0.5 points

7.7

Statistically report on communication and health education activities as prescribed.

0.5 points

8

Parasites - Insects

2 points

8.1

Develop a plan for preventing and controlling parasitic and insect-borne diseases within the assigned administrative area.

0.5 points

8.2

Implement prevention and control activities for parasitic and insect-borne diseases according to the assigned functions and tasks.

0.3 points

8.3

Manage, investigate, and monitor outbreaks of parasitic and insect-borne diseases within the assigned area according to the assigned functions and tasks.

0.2 points

8.4

Monitor insects, intermediate hosts, and risk factors for disease outbreaks.

0.2 points

8.5

Train and instruct to enhance professional skills and techniques in preventing and controlling parasitic and insect-borne diseases for lower levels and related units as required within the assigned area.

0.3 points

8.6

Statistically report on prevention and control activities for parasitic and insect-borne diseases as prescribed.

0.5 points

9

Health quarantine

2 points

9.1

Develop a health quarantine activity plan within the assigned administrative area.

0.5 points

9.2

Conduct medical inspections and regularly monitor infectious diseases and health risk factors at border areas as prescribed by law.

0.3 points

9.3

Issue certificates for health quarantine subjects as prescribed; issue vaccination certificates (if assigned by the Department of Health).

0.2 points

9.4

Provide information about health quarantine subjects to related units for management and disease monitoring.

0.2 points

9.5

Train and instruct to enhance professional skills and techniques in health quarantine as prescribed.

0.3 points

9.6

Statistically report on health quarantine activities as prescribed.

0.5 points

10

Results of achieving assigned technical targets (for three consecutive years prior to the ranking year)

3 points

10.1

Achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for three years.

3 points

10.2

Achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for two years.

2 points

10.3

Achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for one year.

1 point

10.4

Fail to achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for any year.

0 points

11

The laboratory has sufficient capacity and capability to support disease control work and community health research: pathogenic microorganisms grouped by risk level and biosafety level appropriate to testing technology.

(Circular No. 41/2016/TT-BYT; Circular No. 26/2017/TT-BYT dated June 26, 2017, and other relevant documents)

4 points

11.1

Ensure Biosafety Level III, IV as prescribed

4 points

11.2

Ensure Biosafety Level II as prescribed

3 points

11.3

Ensure Biosafety Level I as prescribed

2 points

12

The chemical laboratory meets standards and has the capacity to test drinking water, food safety, and other items according to assigned functions and tasks. (Circular No. 26/2017/TT-BYT dated June 26, 2017, and other relevant documents)

2 points

12.1

Achieve at least 70% of mandatory targets according to assigned functions and tasks.

2 points

12.2

Achieve less than 70% of mandatory targets according to assigned functions and tasks.

1 point

V

Group V Standards: Infrastructure, Equipment (data calculated at the time of ranking application)

15 points

1

Infrastructure

1.1

Architecture according to construction standards

1 point

1.2

Clean, green, and aesthetically pleasing environment with clear signage facilitating individuals and organizations in their work and service use

0.5 points

1.3

Laboratories self-declare biosafety compliance according to regulations (the declaration file includes: facilities, equipment, personnel, and practices).

1 point

1.4

The chemical laboratory ensures chemical safety according to regulations: available personal protective equipment (glasses, masks, gloves, etc.), emergency water flushing systems, eye wash stations, dilution solutions readily available at convenient locations; wastewater treatment system or on-site collection and treatment regulations for liquid waste (if no treatment system exists); corresponding fume hoods for each chemical laboratory room.

1 point

1.5

The laboratory is recognized as meeting ISO 17025 standards for certain mandatory water quality and food safety tests.

1 point

1.6

Has priority power supply systems ensuring safety, with backup power systems.

0.5 points

1.7

Apply information technology throughout the unit to serve professional work, management, and statistics to improve efficiency.

1 point

1.8

Has operational solid, liquid, and gas waste treatment systems or contracts for waste treatment that meet regulatory standards.

1 point

2

Machinery, equipment

2.1

The inventory of specialized machinery and equipment is complete, meeting the approved professional tasks at the unit.

1 point

2.2

Specialized machinery and equipment at the unit comply with the Decision approving standards and usage quotas for specialized machinery and equipment issued by the competent authority.

1 point

2.3

Management of specialized machinery and equipment.

a)

The unit has a department and staff responsible for managing specialized machinery and equipment.

1 point

b)

Complete management files for specialized machinery and equipment at the unit including: inventory; usage; inspection; maintenance; repair; replacement of parts; calibration and verification.

1 point

2.4

Regulations for managing, using, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and storing specialized machinery and equipment at the unit.

1 point

2.5

Conduct annual inventory checks on specialized machinery and equipment.

1 point

2.6

Maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment at the unit

a)

Annual plans and budget allocations for maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit are made

1 point

b)

Implementation of maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit according to the approved plan

1 point

I

Group I Standards: Position, function, task

10 points

1

Position function, technical guidance

4 points

1.1

National, regional (province, region)

4 points

1.2

Provincial, centrally-administered city, sector

3 points

1.3

District, county, town, city under province, centrally-administered city

2 points

2

Training

3 points

2.1

Participate in and implement practical training at university and postgraduate level in the field of health

3 points

2.2

Participate in and implement practical training at college level in the field of health

2 points

2.3

Participate in and implement continuous training and development

1 point

3

Scientific Research

3 points

3.1

Participate in national science and technology tasks

3 points

3.2

Lead scientific and technological tasks or initiatives at the Ministry, provincial, or centrally governed city level, which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority

2 points

3.3

Lead scientific and technological tasks at the facility level, which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority

1 point

II

Group II Standards: Scale and content of activities

15 points

1

Content of operations

3 points

1.1

Fully implement professional and technical service activities in preventive healthcare according to assigned functions and tasks.

1 point

1.2

Fully implement professional and technical service activities in medical examination, treatment, and rehabilitation according to assigned functions and tasks.

1 point

1.3

Fully implement professional and technical service activities in food safety according to assigned functions and tasks.

0.5 points

1.4

Fully implement professional and technical service activities in population affairs according to assigned functions and tasks.

0.5 points

2

Population under responsibility

4 points

2.1

Population exceeds 350,000 people.

4 points

2.2

Population from over 250,000 to 350,000 people.

3 points

2.3

Population from over 150,000 to 250,000 people.

2 points

2.4

Population of 150,000 people or less.

1 point

3

Average evaluation score of the unit for two consecutive years prior to the ranking year.

4 points

3.1

Achieve 4.0 points or above

4 points

3.2

Achieve 3.2 points to less than 4.0 points

3 points

3.3

Achieve 2.5 points to less than 3.2 points

2 points

3.4

Less than 2.5 points

1 point

4

The average bed utilization rate calculated based on the number of beds authorized by the competent authority over the two consecutive years preceding the year of evaluation and ranking

2 points

4.1

Achieve 95% or more

2 points

4.2

Achieve from 80% to less than 95%

1 point

4.3

Achieve from 60% to less than 80%

0.5 points

4.4

Less than 60%

0 points

5

The average proportion of inpatients belonging to level one care category over the two consecutive years preceding the year of evaluation and ranking

2 points

5.1

From 20% of inpatients and above

2 points

5.2

From 15% to less than 20% of inpatients

1.5 points

5.3

From 10% to less than 15% of inpatients

1 point

5.4

Less than 10% of inpatients

0.5 points

III

Group III standards: Human Resources (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

20 points

1

Ensure that the number of staff working in positions within the group of occupational titles in the healthcare sector and related fields accounts for a minimum of 65% of the total number of staff in the unit

3 points

2

Heads and deputy heads of departments and specialized rooms

5 points

2.1

At least 50% have a doctoral degree or specialist level II

5 points

2.2

From 40% to less than 50% have a doctoral degree or specialist level II

4 points

2.3

From 20% to less than 40% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

3 points

2.4

Less than 20% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

2 points

3

Nurses, midwives, chief technicians in clinical departments

5 points

3.1

At least 60% have postgraduate qualifications

5 points

3.2

From 40% to less than 60% have postgraduate qualifications

4 points

3.3

From 20% to less than 40% have postgraduate qualifications

3 points

3.4

Less than 20% have postgraduate qualifications

2 points

5

Attending physicians in clinical departments, staff in specialized departments

7 points

5.1

At least 50% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

7 points

5.2

From 40% to less than 50% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

5 points

5.3

From 20% to less than 40% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

3 points

5.4

Less than 20% have specialist level I qualifications or equivalent

1 point

IV

Group IV standards: Professional Competence (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

40 points

1

Specialized techniques approved for the center belonging to the special category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the center does not have a specialty)

5 points

1.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

5 points

1.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to less than 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

4 points

1.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

3 points

1.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the special category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

2 points

2

Specialized techniques approved for the center belonging to the first category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the center does not have a specialty)

5 points

2.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

5 points

2.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to less than 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

4 points

2.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

3 points

2.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the first category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

2 points

3

Specialized techniques approved for the center belonging to the second category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the center does not have a specialty; excluding techniques already replaced by modern methods belonging to the first, second, and special categories of surgical procedures)

5 points

3.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

5 points

3.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to less than 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

4 points

3.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

3 points

3.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the second category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

2 points

4

Specialized techniques approved for the center belonging to the third category of surgical procedures (excluding categories where the center does not have a specialty; excluding techniques already replaced by modern methods belonging to the first, second, and special categories of surgical procedures)

5 points

4.1

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures reaches 95% or more of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

5 points

4.2

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 70% to less than 95% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

4 points

4.3

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures reaches ≥ 50% to < 70% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

3 points

4.4

The ratio of specialized techniques approved belonging to the third category of surgical procedures is less than 50% of the total number of techniques specified by the Ministry of Health for that specialty

2 points

5

Prevention and control of infectious diseases

2.5 points

5.1

Develop plans for infectious disease surveillance and vaccination activities within the assigned geographical area

0.5 points

2.2

Monitor the detection of infectious disease cases, cases with unknown causes, vectors of disease transmission, and factors that may lead to and spread epidemics

0.5 points

5.3

Surveillance and evaluation of malaria epidemic risk at the local level

0.25 points

5.4

Manage, detect, and handle ongoing and new outbreaks according to specialized guidelines set by the Ministry of Health

0.25 points

5.5

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to infectious disease control and vaccination for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.25 points

5.6

Inspect and monitor vaccination facilities and annual targets according to分级权限

0.25 points

5.7

Guide vaccination facilities to ensure safe vaccinations, handle post-vaccination reactions, and evaluate post-vaccination responses as stipulated

0.25 points

5.8

Statistic and report on infectious disease control and vaccination activities according to regulations

0.25 points

6

Prevention and control of HIV/AIDS

2 points

6.1

Develop plans for HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities within the assigned geographical area

0.5 points

6.2

Prevent HIV transmission

0.35 points

6.3

Participate in caring for and treating people living with HIV/AIDS according to assigned functions and tasks

0.35 points

6.4

Monitor, track, evaluate, and test for HIV

0.3 points

6.5

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to HIV/AIDS prevention and control for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.25 points

6.6

Statistic and report on HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities according to regulations

0.25 points

7

Non-communicable disease control

1.5 points

7.1

Develop plans for non-communicable disease control activities within the assigned geographical area

0.5 points

7.2

Guide and organize the implementation of non-communicable disease control activities within the scope of assigned functions and tasks

0.25 points

7.3

Inspect and monitor lower-level units according to分级权限

0.25 points

7.4

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to non-communicable disease control for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.25 points

7.5

Statistic and report on non-communicable disease control activities according to regulations

0.25 points

8

Nutrition

1.5 points

8.1

Develop plans for nutrition activities within the assigned geographical area

0.5 points

8.2

Implement nutrition activities in the province according to assigned functions and tasks

0.25 points

8.3

Monitor nutrition, conduct nutritional status surveys, dietary intake, and other special nutritional issues for target groups within the assigned area

0.25 points

8.4

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to nutrition for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.25 points

8.5

Statistic and report on nutrition activities according to regulations

0.25 points

9

Environmental health - school health - occupational diseases

2.5 points

9.1

Develop plans for environmental health - school health - occupational disease control activities within the assigned geographical area

0.5 points

9.2

Cooperate in external quality control inspections of all water supply units with a scale of 500 households or more (or a design capacity of 1,000 m3/day-night or more if the number of households cannot be determined)

0.15 points

9.3

Guide and supervise lower-level units in implementing periodic and unscheduled quality inspections of water from water supply units serving fewer than 500 households (or with a design capacity less than 1,000 cubic meters/day if the number of households cannot be determined); guide, inspect, and evaluate sanitary latrines

0.25 points

9.4

Guide the implementation of regulations on environmental protection and medical waste management according to assigned functions and tasks

0.15 points

9.5

Implement measures to address environmental pollution during disease outbreaks or in high-risk areas, disaster zones, and disaster sites

0.15 points

9.6

Monitor environmental conditions, hygiene in schools, nutritional status, and development of students, early detection of health risks and illnesses among school-age children, and manage student health status within the assigned area

0.15 points

9.7

Inspect and supervise hygiene conditions in educational facilities according to the分级分类

0.15 points

9.8

Manage types of activities, number of workers, hazardous factors, harmful factors causing occupational health risks, common occupational diseases, worker health classification, and work injury situations at labor-using establishments within the assigned area

0.15 points

9.9

Participate in investigating and handling poisoning incidents and fatal work accidents at labor-using establishments when requested by relevant authorities

0.15 points

9.10

Guide and support healthcare for organizations in monitoring, managing worker health; Participate in occupational disease examinations for workers

0.15 points

9.11

Train and enhance professional skills and techniques related to environmental health - school health - occupational diseases for lower-level units and relevant organizations as required within the assigned area

0.15 points

9.12

Statistic and report on environmental health - school health - occupational disease control activities according to regulations

0.4 points

10

Reproductive Health and Population

2 points

101

Develop plans for reproductive health activities within the assigned geographical area

0.5 points

10.2

Provide maternal health care according to assigned functions and tasks

0.2 points

10.3

Provide child health care according to assigned functions and tasks

0.2 points

10.4

Prevent sexually transmitted infections and reproductive tract cancers according to assigned functions and tasks

0.15 points

10.5

Provide family planning services and safe abortion services according to regulations

0.1 point

10.6

Implementing counseling activities for pre-marriage health check-ups; counseling, screening, and prenatal testing; newborn screening; family planning services;

0.2 points

10.7

Organizing and coordinating inter-sectoral collaboration in implementing population-related activities to adjust birth rates, control population size, balance gender ratios at birth, improve population quality, and care for the elderly in response to population aging, in accordance with the law.

0.2 points

10.8

Training and updating professional knowledge for village health workers, traditional midwives, population collaborators, and other relevant subjects as stipulated by local authorities with jurisdiction.

0.2 points

10.9

Statistic and report on reproductive health activities according to regulations

0.25 points

11

Health communication and education

1.5 points

11.1

Develop a communication and health education activity plan within the assigned administrative area.

0.5 points

11.2

Carry out communication and health education activities according to the assigned functions and tasks.

0.15 points

11.3

Inspect and supervise the implementation of lower-level communication activities according to the分级制度

0.15 points

11.4

Providing information, building communication messages, and collaborating with mass media organizations, political and social organizations to raise awareness and change behaviors in protecting, caring for, and improving public health.

0.1 point

11.5

Prepare and produce communication materials for distribution to agencies, units, levels, citizens, and communities.

0.1 point

11.6

Train and instruct to enhance professional skills and techniques in communication and health education for lower levels and related units as required within the assigned area.

0.25 points

11.7

Statistically report on communication and health education activities as prescribed.

0.25 points

12

Parasites - Insects

1 point

12.1

Develop a plan for preventing and controlling parasitic and insect-borne diseases within the assigned administrative area.

0.25 points

12.2

Implement prevention and control activities for parasitic and insect-borne diseases according to the assigned functions and tasks.

0.15 points

12.3

Manage, investigate, and monitor outbreaks of parasitic and insect-borne diseases within the assigned area according to the assigned functions and tasks.

0.1 point

12.4

Monitor insects, intermediate hosts, and risk factors for disease outbreaks.

0.1 point

12.5

Train and instruct to enhance professional skills and techniques in preventing and controlling parasitic and insect-borne diseases for lower levels and related units as required within the assigned area.

0.15 points

12.6

Statistically report on prevention and control activities for parasitic and insect-borne diseases as prescribed.

0.25 points

13

The results of achieving professional targets assigned by the competent authority over three consecutive years immediately preceding the ranking year:

2.5 points

13.1

Achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for three years.

2.5 points

13.2

Achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for two years.

1.5 points

13.3

Achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for one year.

1 point

13.4

Fail to achieve over 95% of total assigned targets for any year.

0 points

14

The laboratory has sufficient capacity and capability to support disease control work and community health research: pathogenic microorganisms grouped by risk level and biosafety level appropriate to testing technology.

2 points

14.1

Ensure Biosafety Level II as prescribed

2 points

14.2

Ensure Biosafety Level I as prescribed

1 point

14.3

Not meeting Level I biosafety standards

0 points

15

The chemical laboratory meets standards and has the capacity to test drinking water, food safety, and other items according to assigned functions and tasks.

1 point

15.1

Achieving more than 70% of mandatory targets according to assigned functions and tasks

1 point

15.2

Achieving from 70% to less than 70% of mandatory targets according to assigned functions and tasks

0.5 points

V

Group V standards: Infrastructure and Equipment (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

15 points

1

Infrastructure

1.1

Architecture according to construction standards

1 point

1.2

A green, clean, beautiful environment with clear signage facilitating individuals and units in working and using services

0.5 points

1.3

Internal traffic ensuring convenience for emergency patient transport, fire prevention and firefighting, clear traffic flow management. Functional area positions are clearly defined to ensure the operational chain of the facility.

1 point

1.4

Technical areas (operating rooms, intensive care units, delivery rooms, procedure rooms, radiology rooms, etc.) meet current standards

1 point

1.5

There is an electrical system that meets the standards and usage capacity (including safety systems for medical equipment, priority power supply circuits, backup generators, and uninterruptible power supplies)

1 point

1.6

Has operational solid, liquid, and gas waste treatment systems or contracts for waste treatment that meet regulatory standards.

0.5 points

1.7

Applying information technology to serve professional work, management, and statistics to enhance work efficiency

1 point

2

Machinery, equipment

2.1

The inventory of specialized machinery and equipment is complete, meeting the approved professional tasks at the unit.

1 point

2.2

Specialized machinery and equipment at the unit are appropriate according to the decision approving the standard and quota for specialized machinery and equipment use by the competent authority

1 point

2.3

Ward amenities

a)

Conditions and safety, as well as amenities, are ensured in all wards

0.5 points

b)

Operating rooms and ICUs have clean air systems meeting the standards based on their functions. Emergency resuscitation rooms, delivery rooms, and operating rooms have direct emergency call facilities

0.5 points

2.4

Management of specialized machinery and equipment

a)

Having a department and personnel responsible for managing specialized machinery and equipment

1 point

b)

Having complete management files for specialized machinery and equipment at the unit regarding: inventory; usage; inspection; maintenance; repair; replacement of spare parts; calibration and verification

1 point

c)

Regulations for managing, using, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and storing specialized machinery and equipment at the unit.

1 point

d)

Annual inventory of medical equipment is conducted regularly

1 point

2.5

Maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment at the unit

a)

Annual plans and budget allocations for maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit are made

1 point

b)

Implementation of maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit according to the approved plan

1 point

I

Group I Standards: Position, function, task

10 points

1

Position function, technical guidance

4 points

1.1

National scope

4 points

1.2

Regional scope (region, region)

3 points

1.3

Provincial and centrally-administered city scope

2 points

2

Training

3 points

2.1

Participate in and implement practical training at university and postgraduate level in the field of health

3 points

2.2

Participate in and implement practical training at college level in the field of health

2 points

2.3

Participate in and implement continuous training and development

1 point

3

Scientific Research

3 points

3.1

Participate in national science and technology tasks

3 points

3.2

Lead scientific and technological tasks or initiatives at the Ministry, provincial, or centrally governed city level, which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority

2 points

3.3

Lead scientific and technological tasks at the facility level, which have been accepted and rated as satisfactory or higher by the competent authority

1 point

II

Group II Standards: Scale and content of activities

15 points

1

Testing/Inspection Objectives

7 points

1.1

Medicines, raw materials for medicines, cosmetics, biological equivalence tests, vaccines, medical products, food safety, or medical devices nationwide

7 points

1.2

Medicines, raw materials for medicines, cosmetics, biological equivalence tests, vaccines, medical products, food safety, or medical devices within the province/city under central administration

5 points

2

Type of model

4 points

2.1

Samples taken for market inspection and supervision purposes

2 points

2.2

Service samples or for scientific research topics

2 points

3

Total number of samples averaged over the last five years

4 points

3.1

1,500 samples or more

4 points

3.2

From 800 to less than 1,500 samples

3 points

3.3

From 500 to less than 800 samples

2 points

3.4

Less than 500 samples

1 point

III

Group III standards: Human Resources (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

20 points

1

Ensure that the number of staff working in positions within the group of occupational titles in the healthcare sector and related fields accounts for a minimum of 65% of the total number of staff in the unit

4 points

2

Heads and deputy heads of departments and specialized divisions

8 points

2.1

At least 60% hold doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

8 points

2.2

From 40% to less than 60% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

7 points

2.3

From 20% to less than 40% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

6 points

2.4

Less than 20% have doctoral degrees or specialist level II qualifications

5 points

3

Personnel in specialized departments and divisions

8 points

3.1

Over 50% hold master’s degrees or equivalent qualifications

8 points

3.2

From 30% to 50% having a master's degree or equivalent or higher

7 points

3.3

From 10% to less than 30% having a master's degree or equivalent or higher

6 points

3.4

Less than 10% having a master's degree or equivalent or higher

5 points

IV

Group IV standards: Professional Competence (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

40 points

1

Recognized certificates

14 points

1.1

International testing certificate

3 points

a)

Certificate of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or equivalent recognized or certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) or authorized agencies in Standard Regulatory Agency (SRA) countries or regional/global food safety testing laboratory committees representing national units

2 points

b)

ISO/IEC 17025 certificate issued by a recognized international accreditation body

1 point

1.2

National testing certificate

10 points

a)

Certificate of compliance with GLP or recognized as a testing and calibration facility by the competent authority issuing the decision

6 points

b)

Certificate of compliance with ISO/IEC 17025

4 points

1.3

Other relevant certificates

1 point

2

Calibration scope

6 points

2.1

Accreditation certificate for equipment calibration

6 points

2.2

Self-calibration capability:

Score 0.4 points for each type of equipment, up to a maximum of 4 points

(applicable in cases without an accreditation certificate for calibration but with self-calibration capability)

4 points

3

Establishment of reference standards

7 points

3.1

International, regional reference standards or those recognized as compliant with ISO 17034

7 points

3.2

National reference standards

6 points

3.3

Laboratory-level reference standards (self-established and used internally)

5 points

4

Organization of programs

(Conducted by the main unit within the last five years from the date of submission of the ranking unit application)

7 points

4.1

Organization of proficiency testing programs

3 points

4.2

Organization of training programs on specialized technical and management topics

2 points

4.3

Organization of specialized conferences and seminars

2 points

- International scale

2 points

- Nationwide, regional scale

1 point

- Provincial, city scale

0.5 points

5

Professional capacity

6 points

5.1

Development of national technical regulations (QCVN), national standards (TCVN), Vietnamese Pharmacopoeia

2 points

5.2

Implementation and application of Ministry-level, provincial, and centrally governed municipal level projects at the unit; development of technical regulations

2 points

5.3

Development, improvement, and internal application of analytical methods

2 points

V

Group V standards: Infrastructure and Equipment (data calculated at the time of requesting ranking)

15 points

1

Infrastructure

1.1

Architecture according to construction standards

1 point

1.2

Clean, green, and aesthetically pleasing environment with clear signage facilitating individuals and organizations in their work and service use

0.5 points

1.3

Laboratories self-declare biosafety compliance according to regulations (the declaration file includes: facilities, equipment, personnel, and practices).

1 point

1.4

The chemical laboratory ensures chemical safety according to regulations: available personal protective equipment (glasses, masks, gloves, etc.), emergency water flushing systems, eye wash stations, dilution solutions readily available at convenient locations; wastewater treatment system or on-site collection and treatment regulations for liquid waste (if no treatment system exists); corresponding fume hoods for each chemical laboratory room.

1 point

1.5

The laboratory is recognized as meeting ISO 17025 standards for certain mandatory water quality and food safety tests.

1 point

1.6

Backup power system

0.5 points

1.7

Applying information technology to serve professional work, management, and statistics to enhance work efficiency

1 point

1.8

Waste treatment system for solid, liquid, and gas waste that is operational or under contract to ensure compliance with established standards

1 point

2

Machinery, equipment

2.1

The inventory of specialized machinery and equipment is complete, meeting the approved professional tasks at the unit.

1 point

2.2

Specialized machinery and equipment at the unit are appropriate according to the decision approving the standard and quota for specialized machinery and equipment use by the competent authority

1 point

2.3

Management of specialized machinery and equipment.

a)

The unit has a department and staff responsible for managing specialized machinery and equipment.

1 point

b)

Complete management files for specialized machinery and equipment at the unit including: inventory; usage; inspection; maintenance; repair; replacement of parts; calibration and verification.

1 point

2.4

Regulations for managing, using, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and storing specialized machinery and equipment at the unit.

1 point

2.5

Conduct annual inventory checks on specialized machinery and equipment.

1 point

2.6

Maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment at the unit

a)

Annual plans and budget allocations for maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit are made

1 point

b)

Implementation of maintenance, repair, and testing of specialized machinery and equipment throughout the unit according to the approved plan

1 point

No.

STANDARDS

EVALUATION

1

Role and functions, responsibilities

1.1

The final tier in the treatment hierarchy; receives and treats patients (at least five deep specialty departments for general hospitals) within multiple regions or nationwide

Achieved

1.2

A practical training and postgraduate education institution; hospital staff directly participate in postgraduate training and deep specialty training for the region or nationwide

Achieved

2

Scale and departmental organization

2.1

Hospital departments organized according to specialties and deep specialties to meet assigned functions and responsibilities.

Clinical departments organized according to specialties and deep specialties.

Deep specialty laboratories in the clinical support area

Achieved

2.2

Provide Level I and II care for 100% of patients requiring such levels of care

Achieved

3

Professional and managerial staff qualifications

3.1

100% of heads of clinical and clinical support departments have Doctorate or Specialist II qualifications

Achieved

3.2

70% of treating doctors in clinical departments have postgraduate qualifications

Achieved

4

Technical expertise capability

4.1

Participation of leading experts in drafting and editing committees for Ministry-level health-related regulatory documents

Achieved

4.2

Participation of leading experts in Ministry-level health specialty councils for developing diagnostic and treatment guidelines; procedural technical standards; medical specialty councils reviewing medical incidents; technical procedure review councils

Achieved

4.3

Ensuring human resources, infrastructure, equipment, and the ability to perform advanced, deep specialty techniques in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, radiation, pathology, etc.

(diagnostic tests for cancer, antigen and antibody identification, bacterial and viral identification, chromosome structure, gene structure, molecular biological tests, coagulation tests, etc.)

Consideration of techniques performed in accordance with the hospital's function, mission, and specialty nature.

Achieved

4.5

Ensuring human resources, infrastructure, equipment, and the ability to perform advanced, complex, deep specialty functional examinations and imaging techniques (CT scan, MRI, angiography DSA, C-arm, PET CT, etc.)

Consideration of equipment inventory and techniques performed in accordance with the hospital's function, mission, and specialty nature.

Achieved

4.6

Ensuring human resources, infrastructure, equipment, and the ability to perform advanced, complex, deep specialty medical techniques such as organ, tissue, and body part transplantation, robotic surgery, microsurgery, prenatal diagnosis, IVF, open heart surgery, vascular interventions, radiological exploration, radiotherapy, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, reconstructive surgery using artificial materials, etc.

Achieved

4.7

Ensuring human resources, infrastructure, equipment, and the ability to perform comprehensive rehabilitation techniques based on disease models, early rehabilitation for patients.

Achieved