การบูรณาการทำงานของหน่วยงานภาครัฐด้านการจัดการแก้ไขวิกฤตปัญหาสถานการณ์การแพร่ระบาดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 (COVID-19) ของเรือนจำกลางจังหวัดเชียงใหม่

Abstract

The objective of “Collaboration of the government agencies' in managing and resolving the crisis of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic in prison of Central Prison Chiangmai ” was to study1) the process of collaborative work among government agencies in managing and resolving the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic in prison of Central Prison Chiangmai, and 2) the challenges and development strategies for implementing collaborative work in managing and resolving the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic in prison of Central Prison Chiangmai. This is a qualitative research study that collected data from documents, various measures, relevant directives, and in-depth interviews with a main group of informants who are directly involved or associated with the activities or operations. The data was analyzed using the concept of Collaborative Governance by Ansell & Gash (2007). The study's findings revealed two significant points. First, the collaborated efforts of government agencies in managing and resolving the COVID-19 crisis within the Central Prison Chiangmai were highly successful, meeting their set objectives. Their primary focus was on controlling the virus's spread and preventing it from reaching the broader community, all within a specified timeframe. This required close coordination with relevant agencies and achieving healthcare goals, particularly in minimizing mortality. Remarkably, in the Central Prison Chiang Mai, the COVID-19-related mortality rate was just 0.05%, with only two out of 6,000-7,000 inmates succumbing to the virus, surpassing national standards. Second, the study highlighted the challenges faced and the development directions necessary for collaborated operations in handling the COVID-19 crisis within the prison. These challenges encompassed security regulations, societal perceptions of the organization's disease management capabilities, and, notably, shortages in medical personnel.