Busan Cancer Ward Patient Meal Hygiene Controversy... Hospital "Will Pay Fine According to Policy"

Patient's Family "Cancel All Patient Meals"... Filed Complaint
Hospital "Contracted Vendor Washed Twice but Missed It"

On the morning of the 16th, Ms. A (73), who is receiving treatment in the cancer ward of a university hospital in Seo-gu, Busan, was served patient food with dried porridge stuck to an unwashed rice bowl.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A controversy has arisen as patient meals were served in unwashed rice bowls in the cancer ward of a university hospital in Busan.

On the morning of the 16th, Ms. A (73), a female patient receiving treatment in the cancer ward of a university hospital in Seo-gu, Busan, received a patient meal with dried porridge stuck to an unwashed rice bowl.

Ms. A's family is protesting, saying that stricter hygiene management is necessary in the cancer ward where elderly and severely ill patients gather, yet such an incident occurred.

Ms. A's daughter said, "If dish management is carried out unsanitarily, wouldn't patients with weakened immune systems be exposed to other diseases?" and added, "My mother, who was disgusted, is nauseous and unable to eat."

She continued, "Afterwards, the patient meals were collectively canceled, and we have to prepare separate meals."

The hospital stated, "The consignment company performs washing twice, but some dishes were missed during this process," and added, "The consignment company will pay a fine according to the Seo-gu Office's policy."

Ms. A filed a complaint with the Seo-gu Office, the local government authority responsible for the area, regarding this matter.

Netizens who learned of this responded with comments such as "How could they serve rice with their eyes closed?" and "It shows how careless they are."

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