Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 30 – The National Pediatric Hospital (NPH) celebrated the successful conclusion of the 2nd On-Site Training Program, held from 18-26 November, under the Project of Strengthening the Capacity of the National Pediatric Hospital. The training was organized by Korea University Medicine and funded by KOICA. It focused on advancing the capacity of NPH medical personnel in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Neurology, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and Quality Improvement (QI). The training marked the final phase of the 2024 capacity-strengthening initiatives, following the 1st On-Site Training in July and the Invitational Training in Korea from July to September. This comprehensive approach successfully concluded the "Sandwich Training" model for the 2024 target divisions: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatric Neurology, providing essential exposure to advanced medical practices in these fields.
Following the 1st On-Site Training, the 2nd On-Site Training brought together leading experts from Korea University Medicine, who provided specialized instruction tailored to the needs of NPH’s medical staff. Professors provided lectures and hospital rounding, offering hands-on guidance and further enhancing the learning experiences. The training sessions were carefully designed to meet the current needs of NPH through the discussions with NPH medical personnel and local site evaluation. Moreover, morning education was primarily focused on doctors, while the afternoon sessions were tailored for nurses.
Professor Jun-Eun Park, Project Manager (PM) who led training in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology division, introduced neuro-oncology concepts and provided in-depth education on pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and stem cell therapies; Professor Jung-Hye Byeon who conducted sessions for the Neurology Division, presented on epilepsy syndromes, highlighting its classification and age-specific characteristics and treatment approaches; IPC was also part of training guided by Professor Young-June Choe, provided education to effectively raise awareness about the importance of IPC through the production of a hand-washing promotion video. A 'Hand-Washing' campaign is also planned for next year, aligning with Cambodia's 'Handwashing Day' on May 5. Lastly, Ja-Hae Chun, a Quality Improvement consultant, educated strategies to enhance and manage patient safety, and presented medical service system improvements to boost patient satisfaction and quality assurance practices.
At the completion of the 2nd On-Site Training, Deputy Director Chhor Bunna expressed deep gratitude to KOICA and Korea University Medicine for their invaluable support. PM also mentioned that The training sessions were not merely an extension of education, but they represented a crucial opportunity to advance Cambodia's healthcare system. Through this program, participants deepened their expertise and learned new diagnostic and treatment techniques that will significantly enhance their ability to provide better care for patients. The focus on strengthening the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatric Neurology specialties, as well as improving quality management (QI) and IPC, will not only increase patient safety but also foster a more reliable and trustworthy healthcare environment at the National Pediatric Hospital. The knowledge and skills gained during this training will contribute to both individual professional growth and the overall development of NPH, ensuring continued improvement in the quality of care for pediatric in Cambodia.
This program marks the completion of the training for the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pediatric Neurology divisions, with plans to extend the sandwich training model to other specialized departments in the coming years.
In 2025, the focus will shift to the Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy and Pediatric Otolaryngology divisions, followed by the Pediatric Endocrinology and Pediatric Nephrology divisions in 2026.
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