The functions of Bimanese Philosophy “Toho Ra Ndai Sura Pa Dou Labo Dana” on patient care at bima regional general hospital of West Nusa Tenggara-Indonesia

Abstract

Objective

The research aimed to analyze the functions of Bimanese philosophy in Bima Regional General Hospital as public service organization.

Method

This research used a qualitative research which applies as a case study approach. The data sources are primer and secondary data. The primer data was collected through observation of social situation and structured interview of the informants. The secondary data was collected through documentations.

Result

The result of the study indicates that the Bimanese philosophy “Toho Ra Ndai Sura Pa Dou Labo Dana” has been functioned as social identity, social cohesion, sense-making and control mechanism, motivation source, and inspiration source by the General Hospital of Bima.

Conclusion

The value of “Toho Ra Ndai Sura Pa Dou Labo Dana” has become a characteristic of the organizational cultural values of Bima Regional General Hospital. It is referred to as the core value of Bima Regional General Hospital and it is guided intrinsically. Therefore “Toho Ra Ndai Sura Pa Dou Labo Dana” has become a common basic assumption for all employees, both medical and non-medical personnel of the hospital.