Prime Minister Kim Holds Meeting with Emergency Medical Institution Hospital Directors... Discusses Improvements in Patient Response

"General Public's Life and Safety Must Not Be Threatened"

Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum speaking at the Omicron emergency response field meeting held on the 2nd at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chae-seok] Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum held a meeting with hospital directors of COVID-19 emergency medical institutions on the 2nd to review the current status of emergency medical response.

On the afternoon of the same day, Prime Minister Kim visited Korea University Anam Hospital in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, toured the site, and exchanged opinions on improving emergency patient response, including efficient emergency room operation, expansion of beds and personnel, and the practical application of COVID-19 treatment guidelines.

He said, "As the number of home-treated patients has increased to 820,000, the public is worried about whether they can receive proper treatment in emergency situations," adding, "Especially, rapid response for pregnant women and children is necessary."

He continued, "The government is responding under the firm principle that in emergency situations, not only COVID-19 patients but also the lives and safety of the general public must not be threatened."

He also stated, "We will ensure that the measures prepared by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, such as establishing a control tower, expanding dedicated emergency centers and pediatric/maternity beds, and rapid information sharing and transfer, function properly on the ground."

Attendees at the meeting included Yoon Eul-sik, Director of Korea University Anam Hospital; Lee Sung-woo, Director of the Emergency Medical Center at Korea University Anam Hospital; Lee Byung-kwan, Director of Jeonju Daejan Hospital; Yang Hyuk-jun, Director of the Emergency Medical Center at Incheon Gachon University Gil Hospital; Shin Bong-sik, Director of Lin Women’s Hospital; Ko Do-hyun, Director of Gimpo Woori Hospital; and Ko Eun-sil, Acting Director of the Central Emergency Medical Center at the National Medical Center.

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