Rebirth of a Doctor Without Regrets

Chapter 114 Mobilization Meeting of the Entire College

Inside the auditorium of Chung Hsin University Second Affiliated Hospital, a huge banner reads "Hospital-wide Mobilization Meeting".

Department heads, head nurses, and key physicians from all departments of the hospital sat in the front row, and a large number of resident physicians were also present. The logistics and administrative staff, who rarely appear on weekdays, also sat quietly in the corner.

On the dais, Dean Chen Changhai, dressed in a crisp white coat, had a serious expression.

His gaze slowly swept over the dense crowd below the stage. He cleared his throat and shouted into the microphone, "Hey, feed."

The entire auditorium fell silent instantly, and the doctors who had not yet taken their seats became very quiet.

Wang Xiao accompanied Zhu Chunhua to a seat near the front, the two sitting side by side, while the attending physician Li Wei quietly sat in the far back row.

Wang Xiao had just returned from Beijing and hadn't had a proper rest when she was notified to attend this hospital-wide mobilization meeting, leaving her full of doubts.

He asked Zhu Chunhua in a low voice, "Chunhua, do you know what this conference is about? It's so grand, even Dean Chen is personally overseeing it."

Zhu Chunhua turned her head, her voice tinged with excitement, and lightly placed her fingertips on Wang Xiao's arm: "I heard that our hospital is going to join the competition for the provincial cardiothoracic disease center."

Actually, the "Peak Project" in Jilin Province started six months ago. Initially, only Chung Hwa University First Hospital and the Provincial Hospital were eligible to compete. Our Second Hospital was not included in the candidate list because we had fewer staff in cardiology-related departments and our overall strength was slightly weaker.

Wang Xiao was stunned for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Really? We're not broad-minded? Then how did we make it to the finals?"

"It's related to Director Lin, but even more so to you." Zhu Chunhua's eyes were full of pride. "Do you remember the heart surgery we performed on that mysterious old man Zhong last time?"

That Mr. Zhong is no ordinary person. After the surgery, he spoke highly of our hospital and even recommended us to the higher authorities.

Because of that surgery, the higher authorities reassessed the cardiothoracic surgery capabilities of our Second Hospital and made an exception by including us in the candidate list, giving us a chance to turn the tide.

Wang Xiao suddenly realized that the seemingly difficult surgery performed only for special needs patients had actually brought about such a big turning point.

No wonder Dean Chen attached so much importance to it back then.

His gaze fell on the podium, a sense of anticipation rising within him.

At this moment, Dean Chen Changhai stood behind the podium, cleared his throat again, and his voice, hoarse yet powerful, resounded throughout the auditorium through the speakers.

"Dear colleagues, I have called this hospital-wide mobilization meeting today because I have an important matter to announce to you."

Our hospital has successfully been shortlisted for the provincial-level cardiothoracic disease center candidate list. Over the next three months, higher-level leaders will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of our relevant departments. We must go all out to secure the qualification to establish this center!

As soon as the words were spoken, a commotion broke out in the auditorium. Some people were smug, while most were bewildered.

Dean Chen raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and continued, "I think all of you should be very clear about what the qualification of a provincial-level cardiothoracic disease center means."

It will not only bring us special funding and staffing quotas, but also attract patients from across the province and even surrounding areas, obtaining more policy support, allowing our Second Hospital to gain a firm foothold in the field of cardiology and achieve leapfrog development!

At this point, Dean Chen frowned and paused.

"Six months ago, we missed the initial opportunity to be shortlisted because of the loss of personnel in relevant departments, which led to insufficient strength."

But now, thanks to the efforts of Director Lin Gaoming and all colleagues in the cardiology and related departments, we have regained our eligibility to compete.

I want to make it clear here that for the next three months, all hospital resources will be prioritized for cardiology-related departments. Human, material, and financial resources—whatever is needed to secure the necessary qualifications—the hospital will provide full support!

Dean Chen's words were like a shot in the arm, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the doctors in the relevant departments.

The medical staff from the cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, respiratory medicine, and cardiology departments in the audience straightened their backs and showed excited expressions.

Meanwhile, the directors and doctors of other departments gradually darkened their expressions, their eyes filled with envy and disappointment.

"Next, please invite the directors of the cardiology and related departments to come up on stage and talk about their respective measures." Dean Chen stepped aside and gestured for them to come up.

The first to take the stage was Director Qian of the Thoracic Surgery Department. He walked steadily with a smug smile on his face.

"Colleagues, participating in the provincial-level cardiothoracic center accreditation evaluation is our bounden duty. Over the next three months, we will optimize our treatment processes, intensify our efforts in tackling complex cases, improve our treatment systems for thoracic tumors and chest trauma, and strengthen collaboration with other departments to ensure that all assessment indicators are met, contributing our full strength to the hospital's accreditation bid!"

Director Qian spoke with great enthusiasm, one point after another, and ten minutes passed, while the audience began to drowsily drift off to sleep.

Taking advantage of the pause in his breathing, Chen Changhai snatched the microphone and said, "The respiratory specialists, come up here."

Next, the head of the respiratory medicine department took the stage. He appeared to be in poor health, speaking weakly: "Cough cough—as an important—cough cough—component in the field of cardiothoracic medicine, the respiratory medicine department will focus on promoting the standardized diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary embolism, and strengthen—cough cough—cough cough—"

Chen Changhai stepped forward, patted him on the back, took back the microphone, and said, "Your respiratory medicine department needs to start with infection control within the hospital and strengthen the self-protection of doctors!"

Then, Director Lin Gaoming walked onto the stage, calmly took the microphone, and scanned the entire group with the same gaze as a dean: "Heart..."

Surgery is the core strength in this competition, and we will continue to delve into highly complex surgeries and accelerate the construction and improvement of our surgical system.

At the same time, we will strengthen talent development, enhance the overall strength of the team, and live up to the hospital's trust, striving to deliver satisfactory results in the assessment!

Director Lin's words caused the cardiac surgery medical staff in the audience to whisper among themselves.

Oh no, it looks like I'll have to work overtime for three months.

Wang Xiao nodded slightly, secretly resolving to work even harder to help the hospital obtain the necessary qualifications.

The last person to take the stage was Director Zhang of the Cardiology Department, who looked to be under forty and quite young.

He also took the stage with great confidence, stating that he would optimize the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation system for cardiovascular diseases, vigorously develop interventional surgery, and work together with other departments.

After the four directors finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

The sorrow on the faces of the medical staff, especially those in cardiology-related departments, was hard to conceal.

After the four directors finished speaking, Dean Chen Changhai picked up the microphone again and solemnly announced, "After deliberation by the hospital committee, it has been decided to nominate Director Lin Gaoming as the overall person in charge of our hospital's application and selection for the provincial-level cardiothoracic disease center. He will be responsible for the overall coordination of all tasks, and all departments must fully cooperate with Director Lin's arrangements!"

"Director Lin is awesome!" Wang Xiao said in a low voice. Although it had nothing to do with him, it was still an honor to have his director in charge.

Zhu Chunhua whispered in her ear, "This isn't just about being in charge. If the selection is successful, what kind of reward do you think the overall person in charge will receive?"

"A reward? The center director? Wow, Director Lin is awesome!" Wang Xiao excitedly joined everyone in clapping.

Meanwhile, the heads of other departments in the audience were pale-faced, each looking as if they had lost their parents.

The hospital's allocation of resources means that their department's funding and manpower will be affected, and its future development will be limited.

Especially some departments that were not particularly strong to begin with felt their future was bleak, and everyone was dejected, yet dared not voice any objections.

In the face of the hospital's overall development, the gains and losses of individuals and departments can only be temporarily set aside.