[Photo] Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, Observes COVID-19 Vaccination Center Simulation Drill

Mock Drill Conducted Ahead of Opening of COVID-19 Vaccination Center in Gwangjin-gu on the 15th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Seon-gap) conducted a simulation drill on the 8th to ensure the smooth progress of COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of the scheduled opening of the vaccination center at Jayang Gymnasium on the 15th.

This simulation drill was designed to assume a COVID-19 vaccination scenario, carrying out all possible situations that could occur throughout the vaccination process as if in a real situation, and to address any identified issues before the center's opening.

Medical personnel, administrative staff, and related organizations participated in the drill, with roles assigned to each participant to simulate an actual vaccination process.

The drill proceeded in the following order: ▲vaccine preparation, dilution, and compounding training ▲mock vaccination of residents ▲emergency treatment in case of adverse reactions after vaccination.

During the drill, participants demonstrated the process of preparing the vaccine by writing the vaccine log from the vaccine refrigerator, compounding the vaccine by nurses, and then proceeding through the steps of visitor arrival, registration, preliminary examination, vaccination, and electronic registration.

Notably, 35 members of the Gwangjin-gu Disaster Overcoming Civil Council, including Mayor Kim Seon-gap and the Chairpersons' Council of Resident Autonomy Committees, directly participated, taking on the roles of vaccine recipients.

Mayor Kim said, “I participated personally to understand the inconveniences that residents might feel as vaccine recipients. After participating, I feel more reassured, and I hope that all stages from the movement of recipients to vaccination will be carefully reviewed so that vaccinations can be carried out safely.”

Finally, a scenario assuming adverse reactions after vaccination was conducted, including patient occurrence, doctor call, emergency treatment, and transport, followed by a comprehensive discussion of evaluators' opinions and a Q&A session.

The district aims to vaccinate 70% of all residents (242,246 people) within this year and plans to respond swiftly in accordance with government policies.

Vaccinations will begin with approximately 20,000 people, including seniors aged 75 and older (born on or before December 31, 1946) and workers and residents of elderly care facilities.

The medical team consists of one team capable of vaccinating 600 people per day, composed of 4 doctors, 8 nurses, and 1 emergency medical technician, with plans to expand to three teams in the second half of the year.

Additionally, to prepare for emergencies, Gwangjin Fire Station will support nurses, emergency medical technicians, and ambulances to ensure immediate response, and cooperation with Konkuk University Hospital has been arranged.

The district plans to conduct full disinfection daily after the vaccination center's operation ends, perform temperature checks and hand sanitization at entrances and reception desks, and prioritize safety by having medical staff wear face shields and protective clothing.

In cooperation with Gwangjin Fire Station, fire preparedness drills will be conducted, with police stationed during the day and military units at night to guard the center.

Furthermore, to facilitate residents' convenience, the district has secured shuttle buses to transport people from community service centers to the vaccination center.

Mayor Kim Seon-gap stated, “With the recent rise in temperature and increased movement due to spring outings, there are concerns that a ‘4th wave’ larger than the ‘3rd wave’ could become a reality. In this crisis, vaccines are the most certain way to end the virus, so the district will prepare to ensure vaccinations are carried out first ‘safely’ and second ‘quickly.’”

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