Community Health Center Process in Upgrading to be Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital, Mahasarakham Province

Abstract

Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital process is a new project in relation to the readiness of health service. This study aimed to describe Community Health Centers (CHC) process, where were upgraded to be Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital (SHPH). A cross- sectional study conducted in 17 CHCs, consisting of 68 health officials. Quantitative data were presented by percentage, mean and standard deviation.

The results show that most of health officials were female, average age was 35.7 years, educated bachelor degree 72.1%, average salary was 18,473.8 Baht/month, and average work experience was 12.8 years. 64.7% used to participate in training course about Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital. In general, the readiness of health official to run Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital process was at a high level. For each aspect, the readiness of staff, basic structure, and service system aspects were at the high levels. Financial and support systems, and organization structure aspects were at the medium levels.

It could be suggested that Sub-district Health Promotion Hospitals need development to support the services which focus mainly on health promotion. Moreover, others health services are also run which the participation of all steak holders. Staff training is important for the readiness of service systems and can improve health care services to people effectively. Those are associated to the objectives of Sub-district Health Promotion Hospital process.