Gangjin Medical Center, Emergency Room Operated Without Interruption

Gangjin Medical Center Operates Dedicated COVID-19 Infectious Disease Hospital and Emergency Room

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Gangjin County, Jeonnam announced on the 4th that even though Gangjin Medical Center will be operated as an infectious disease-dedicated hospital for COVID-19 patient treatment starting in March, the emergency room will continue to operate.

As the COVID-19 situation prolongs and the number of patients nationwide rapidly increases, the Ministry of Health and Welfare designated Gangjin Medical Center as a hospital specialized in treating COVID-19 patients.

When operated as an infectious disease-dedicated hospital, only COVID-19 patients will be treated, and all inpatient rooms at Gangjin Medical Center will be used as treatment rooms.

In this regard, patients admitted to Gangjin Medical Center until the 28th of last month for COVID-19 treatment were discharged voluntarily or transferred to nearby cities and counties according to the government's emergency order.

Initially, Gangjin Medical Center planned to suspend outpatient care and emergency room operations when admitting COVID-19 patients, but to prepare for emergency cases in the region, the emergency room will continue to operate normally as before.

To prevent in-hospital infections, the COVID-19 patient treatment area and the emergency room area will be completely separated, and a safe emergency room will be operated through thorough disinfection measures and the wearing of protective clothing.

Lee Seung-ok, Gangjin County Governor, stated, “I hope Gangjin Medical Center will fulfill its role not only in treating COVID-19 patients but also as a regional emergency medical institution that protects the precious health and lives of county residents.”

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