Jeonnam Province Launches Full-Scale Operation of 'Outpatient Care Centers' for Pediatric and Pregnant Home Treatment Patients

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 9th that it will officially operate face-to-face medical treatment at eight short-term outpatient clinics in the province for home treatment patients such as children and pregnant women.

By city and county, three locations including Mokpo Medical Center, Suncheon Medical Center, and Yeosu Jeil Hospital are currently in operation.

Five locations including Mokpo Children's Hospital (pediatrics), Suncheon Miz Women's and Children's Hospital (pediatrics and pregnant women), Suncheon Hyundai Women's and Children's Hospital (pediatrics), Suncheon Innos ENT Clinic, and Haenam Woori General Hospital are operating on a pilot basis.

All short-term outpatient clinics are expected to complete preparations by the 14th and begin official operations sequentially from the 10th.

Since the consultation hours vary by outpatient clinic, visitors should check in advance.

The outpatient clinics provide face-to-face medical treatment for home treatment patients, including children and pregnant women.

To prevent infection through the centers, a safe medical environment has been established by separating the movement paths of home treatment patients and general patients.

If face-to-face treatment and testing are required among home treatment patients, they can visit after making a prior reservation during the outpatient clinic hours of the respective medical institution.

Transportation can be done on foot or by private vehicle. If necessary, transportation systems such as private consigned ambulances, disinfection vehicles, and disinfection taxis contracted by local governments can be used to move from home to the medical institution.

Home treatment patients who wish to receive face-to-face treatment must wear a KF94 or equivalent or higher mask when visiting the outpatient clinic.

To avoid contact with others, movement paths should be minimized, and passing through or getting off at places other than the outpatient clinic is prohibited.

A Jeonnam Province official said, “To activate home treatment and respond to the spread of Omicron, face-to-face treatment is provided when it is difficult to resolve through non-face-to-face treatment,” adding, “We will separate movement paths through a prior reservation system to ensure safe medical treatment.”

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