Gangnam and Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospitals Obtain Ministry of Health and Welfare Medical Institution Certification for 3 Consecutive Cycles

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Gangnam Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital and Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital announced on the 9th that they have obtained the 3rd cycle medical institution accreditation from the Korea Institute for Healthcare Accreditation under the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

The medical institution accreditation system is designed to encourage medical institutions to make voluntary and continuous efforts to improve patient safety and medical quality, thereby providing high-quality medical services to healthcare consumers. It is implemented for medical institutions at the hospital level or higher, and if they meet the accreditation survey criteria, they are awarded an accreditation mark valid for four years. Gangnam and Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospitals have been designated for three consecutive cycles since 2014 and 2018. The validity period is until June 2, 2026.

Gangnam and Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospitals received excellent evaluations in 254 survey items across 58 criteria, including ▲Safety assurance activities ▲Continuous quality improvement and patient safety ▲Care delivery system and evaluation ▲Patient care ▲Pharmaceutical management ▲Respect and protection of patient rights ▲Infection control ▲Safe facility and environmental management.

Ha In-hyeok, director of Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, said, “Through this accreditation, we have objectively proven that we are a Korean medicine hospital where patients can visit with confidence,” and added, “We will do our best to provide high-quality medical services to the citizens of Bucheon.”

Lee Jin-ho, director of Gangnam Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital, emphasized, “Despite the difficulties caused by COVID-19, thanks to the medical staff and employees who worked hard to manage infections and ensure patient safety at the clinical site, we were able to receive the 3rd cycle consecutive accreditation,” and said, “We will continue to make steady qualitative improvements for better medical services.”

Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital has a total of 14 hospitals, including Gangnam and Bucheon Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospitals, that hold medical institution accreditation.

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