Jongno-gu Introduces COVID-19 Electronic Screening System

Introduction of electronic questionnaires using QR codes instead of traditional paper forms... Can be completed anywhere before the test, reducing waiting times... Expected to ease workload of medical staff at screening clinics

Guiding electronic medical questionnaires at the screening clinic

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) has introduced an electronic questionnaire system using QR codes for rapid COVID-19 testing.

Previously, individuals had to fill out paper questionnaires and go through reception procedures before getting tested, which caused long waiting times and inconvenience as medical staff had to manually digitize each testee's personal information.

Moreover, there were concerns about cross-infection during the waiting period or while exchanging paper questionnaires.

The district expects that the introduction of the electronic questionnaire system will alleviate inconveniences for those wishing to be tested and reduce the workload of medical staff at screening clinics.

People who want to get tested for COVID-19 can fill out the questionnaire in advance regardless of location, bring their ID, and visit a screening clinic within 24 hours to get tested without waiting.

The electronic questionnaire can be completed by scanning the QR code posted on the Jongno-gu Public Health Center website or the official Jongno-gu blog, Jongnotong, using a smartphone.

Additionally, the district has deployed laptops and administrative staff capable of electronic questionnaires at screening clinics to minimize any inconvenience for elderly people who do not have or cannot use smartphones, as well as for overseas entrants.

Electronic questionnaires are only available at public health center screening clinics and are not applicable at temporary screening clinics that conduct anonymous testing.

The screening clinics operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “We aim to enhance the convenience of residents and testees visiting the clinics and provide a safe testing environment through the electronic questionnaire system,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and strengthen response capabilities through efficient operation of screening clinics.”

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