Weerapat Pipithruengkrai

I would like to discuss health system improvement, particularly IT topics by implementing an Agile methodology on a Health IT project. From my experience, sometimes Thailand’s health IT landscape is affected by a lack of a centralized and cohesive strategy for initiating and managing health IT projects. This can hinder resource allocation,…[Read more]

These are my ideas on applying the 12 steps of Project Management to an Event-Based Surveillance Web Application project:

1. Define the project clearly:
Target audience: Medical staff and authorities.
-Goals: Enhance the event notification process, optimize resource allocation for facilities, and facilitate early detection of critical…[Read more]

As I sometimes need to be a leader on an IT project, I motivate my team by discussing project requirements to encourage ideas about what we can do. I try to make team members comfortable with their work by assigning tasks based on their strengths as well as providing support if needed. In my opinion, considering teammates can create a positive…[Read more]

In my opinion, developing a disaster recovery plan for a public hospital requires specific considerations due to the potential impact of disruptions on healthcare facilities. Here are several procedures and technologies that can support in development of a disaster recovery plan.
1. Risk assessment procedures
-Define possible disaster scenarios…[Read more]

The listening skill that I particularly like to improve upon is my ability to recall details, as I sometimes find myself struggling to recall specific information, especially if it’s not something that I’m particularly passionate about. This can be quite frustrating, as it hinders my ability to effectively communicate such as provide answers and…[Read more]

Implementing High Availability (HA) technology in a hospital information system (HIS) can bring numerous benefits to both patients and the hospital, especially in Thailand where the healthcare sector is rapidly growing and evolving. Below are benefits for patients and hospitals in Thailand when applied with HA technology.
Benefits for…[Read more]

Your presentation effectively highlights the significance of MCBRS in tracking malaria trends and assessing malaria control interventions. You clearly outline the benefits for various stakeholders. Additionally, the presentation presents a structured approach for implementing MCBRS, including the development of a standardized case reporting…[Read more]

Thank you for highlighting the significance of wild mushroom poisoning as a public health concern, it is a new and interesting topic for me. In my opinion, your presentation effectively introduces the Mushroom Poisoning Surveillance System to promote public awareness and informed decision-making regarding wild mushrooms to help healthcare…[Read more]

My Strongest EQ Component: Social Skills
As a quite extroverted person, I find it not so difficult to connect with others. I enjoy learning about people’s opinions, experiences, and perspectives. My flexibility and easy-going nature help me get along with a wide range of personalities. These social skills have been allowing me to build…[Read more]

Here are answers to the questions based on my experience as a computer technical officer while working in a hospital:

What happened?
When I was working as a computer technical officer at the hospital, our department experienced a cyberattack that disrupted access to the hospital’s website and information for almost a day. The attack was a…[Read more]

I agree that Both PM Lee and President Trump addressed their nations promptly, emphasizing the pandemic’s effects. While both leaders relied on expert guidance, PM Lee seemed to acknowledge public efforts and expressed empathy and respect to everyone, President Trump’s speech seemed to lack respect and may sparked controversy by blaming other…[Read more]

Singapore
In my opinion, the provided speech from the prime minister Lee Hsien Loong aligns well with the six principles of CREC by the CDC
Be First: The prime minister addresses the public in a timely manner, providing an update on the coronavirus situation and the government’s response to ensure that the public is well-informed.
Be Right: The…[Read more]

Your insight into the potential future threat of an Influenza virus variant is very insightful. I agree with you that this might be a topic in global health in the future since it is a highly transmissible disease.

Based on the themes of this article, I think the following two themes are essential for strengthening Thailand’s preparedness for future pandemics.

Technology: Thailand has a robust foundation in digital health, but still has room for improvement. Integrating technologies topics such as big data analytics, data visualization, and public health…[Read more]

I agree that improving usability and acceptability to ensure it meets user needs and is accepted by more users can lead to more efficient data collection and productivity. As user is a key factor in completing the task and improving the outcome.

Seven disease outbreaks have been declared as Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC):
-2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic
-2014 Polio outbreak
-2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa
-2016 Zika virus epidemic
-2019 Ebola epidemic in Congo
-2020 COVID-19 pandemic
-2022 Monkeypox outbreak

These outbreaks raise such concerns as they pose a…[Read more]

For this discussion, the other two evaluation indicators that can change after the integration are accessibility and representativeness.
Accessibility: The integration of electronic systems can enhance data accessibility by enabling real-time data sharing and access to surveillance data. This allows for faster and easier data retrieval and…[Read more]

Information Technology can be applied to each step of the outbreak investigation to assist the outbreak investigation process

Verification & preparation
IT can be used to collect and analyze data from multiple sources, such as EHR, laboratory reporting, and event-based surveillance. This can help to identify and verify clusters of cases and to…[Read more]

I am also impressed by the simplicity of the approach that using a smartwatch. The fact that user can simply download an app to their smartphone and wear a wearable device makes it very accessible to everyone. Furthermore, I like the fact that the app can alert about abnormalities in the body before they develop any symptoms, which could help to…[Read more]