Chapter 4 — On my first day as Director, I was kicked out of the cafeteria by the resident doctor

Han Man's expression changed.

"Director Co, To Nha Lam herself actually has no power. All of her power comes from Director Phuong. Director Phuong is the main surgical pillar of this hospital, each year the number of surgeries he performs accounts for more than 30% of the total surgical cases of the entire hospital. When the previous Director was still in office, almost every request of Director Phuong was met."

"So To Nha Lam borrowed his reputation and was not afraid of anyone."

“Something like that.”

I nodded.

"Okay, I know. Go to work."

Han Man walked to the door and stopped for a moment.

“Director Co, I have one more word to say.”

"Director Phuong has built this hospital for more than ten years, and his roots are very deep. If you want to touch him, it's not impossible, but it's best not to shoulder the burden alone."

After speaking, she gently closed the door. The office fell silent. I picked up my phone and looked at Phuong Tri Vien's last text message.

“Can we go home and talk?”

I don't answer. Open your contacts, find a phone number you haven't contacted for a long time. Tham Tri Hoa. My college friend is currently working as Deputy Director of the Provincial People's Hospital. Last year, when he came to Hai Thanh on business, he had a meal with me. While eating, he mentioned a sentence: "Hai Thanh People's Hospital No. 1 has been very lax in management for the past two years. Several departments have problems. Sooner or later, the province will have to intervene." At that time I didn't even know I would come here. Now sitting in this room, I understand what the "problem" he was talking about was. I put the phone down and didn't call that number. It's not time to call yet. Chapter 8 The next morning, at eight thirty, a professional examination was held for all practicing doctors in the hospital. This is the order I urgently informed the Medical Education Department to arrange last night. As soon as the news came out, the reactions of the departments were completely different. There is no movement in the Department of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Emergency Department, just prepare normally. The Department of Bones and Joints is in chaos. At 9:00 a.m., Han Man sent me a message, which was a screenshot of the work chat group of the Department of Bones and Joints. To Nha Lam sent a message to the group: "I heard that the new Director wants to organize a surprise inspection. I don't need to say who it's targeting. Everyone, be careful and don't get caught up." Phuong Tri Vien replied: "Everyone prepare normally, don't carry any psychological burden." The others didn't text back anything. The test is scheduled for 10 a.m., in the Academic Hall. I did not go to the scene, let the Head of the Medical Education Department preside. But I sent Han Man. At half past eleven, Han Man returned, with an indescribable expression on his face.

“How's it going?”

"The whole hospital has 46 practicing doctors, the theoretical test scores plus the skills test are already available."

She placed the scoreboard in front of me. I looked at the Department of Rheumatology first. To Nha Lam, theory 61 points, operational skills 58 points. 60 points is pass. Theory is just above average, skill operation is failing.

“Where does this score rank in the entire institute?”

“Fourth from the bottom.”

I looked at her score again.

“When the previous Director was still in office, how often did the practice doctor check up?”

“Once a year, but for the past two years, the departments have organized it internally, without submitting scores to the hospital institute.”

“In other words, To Nha Lam's scores have never been evaluated by the hospital?”

“Never.”

I put my transcript in a folder.

"Make the test results of all practicing doctors public and post them in the lobby on the first floor of the boarding area."

Han Man gasped.

“Publicly?”

“Open to the entire institute.”

“This… needs to discuss the process again with the Medical Education Department…”

“There is nothing to discuss. Not being made public in the past is a matter of the past. From today onwards, every checkpoint must be made public to the entire hospital."

Han Man nodded, turned and walked out. At two o'clock in the afternoon, the scoreboard was posted. At 2:30 p.m., there was a knock on my door. Not Phuong Tri Vien. Head of Nursing Department Luu My Hoa.

“Director Co, I came to tell you something.”

Luu My Hoa is over fifty years old, has worked at this hospital for nearly thirty years, speaks neither fast nor slow, but every sentence is heavy.

“Chief Liu, please sit down.”

She sat down and got straight to the point.

“Director Co, I say this a bit harshly. She took office two days ago, held a meeting of the entire institute, organized an unexpected inspection, and even posted the scores in the main hall. These things, in terms of regulations, are not wrong. But subordinates talk a lot.”

“Talk about what?”

"Discuss whether she is using public work to take private revenge."

I looked at her.

“What do you think?”

Luu My Hoa did not answer directly.

“I see, everyone can understand what happened at the restaurant when she was upset. But if the way you handle it makes others think you're publicizing your personal vendetta, then it's not good for you personally."

“Chief Liu.”

"To Nha Lam's performance test score was 58 points. If something happened to her on the operating table, would you take this responsibility or would Phuong Tri Vien take it on?"

The corner of Luu My Hoa's mouth twitched.

“A test is a test, that's the Department of Education's business, I don't care. Today I come here to represent the Head Nurses and want to tell you that the wind has been blowing too hard lately, and the psychology of the comrades in the nursing department is a bit unstable."

“Where is the unrest?”

“Afraid of being blamed.”

“As long as we work properly, no one will be harmed.”