Kim Young-shin, Social Worker at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, Recognized for Contribution to Professionalism Improvement

Commendation from the President of the Korean Association of Medical Social Workers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Youngshin, a medical social worker at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, received a commendation from the President of the Korean Association of Medical Social Workers on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the association's founding.

According to Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital on the 20th, social worker Kim Youngshin was recognized for her contributions to enhancing the professionalism of medical social workers.

She is currently in charge of practical work such as establishing the basic hospice system at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, care projects including patient outings and concerts, developing the in-hospital hospice EMR (Electronic Medical Records), and expanding hospice beds.

In 2021, she was also awarded a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare for her contributions to improving the quality of care for terminal patients, establishing palliative care projects within the hospital, and advancing community hospice services.

Social worker Kim said, “I will strive to provide better hospice service opportunities so that no one is excluded from care and to strengthen connections with the local community.”

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