Muju-gun, Additional Installation of Automated External Defibrillators in Social Welfare Facilities

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dallyoung] Muju County announced on the 6th that it has additionally installed automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in social welfare facilities within the county as part of emergency measures to save precious lives.

According to the county, to prepare for cardiac arrest emergencies that can occur to anyone among users of social welfare facilities in the area, it invested 21 million KRW in project funds and completed the installation of 10 AEDs by last month.

The county installed 3 units at Muju Comprehensive Welfare Center, 1 unit at Peace Nursing Home, 3 units at Haeunui Jip, 1 unit at Youth Training Center, 1 unit at Anseong Youth Culture House, and 1 unit at the Healthy Family Multicultural Family Support Center.

The county plans to check at least once a month whether the defibrillators are functioning properly and is providing emergency equipment usage training to social welfare facility staff, as well as requiring them to complete related documentation and keep the devices on hand.

It is known that a total of 110 AEDs are available in the area, including 24 units in Muju-eup and 8 units in Mupung-myeon.

Hwang Inhong, the governor of Muju County, said, “In modern society, unpredictable incidents frequently occur involving the elderly, disabled, and youth,” adding, “By installing AEDs in social welfare facilities, we hope this will serve as a catalyst to guarantee the social safety net for socially vulnerable groups.”

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