Ulsan Elia Hospital Conducts Realistic Mock Fire Drill for Winter Season... Strengthening Patient Safety

Inspection of Disaster Management System
Repeated Drills and Preparedness for Fires and Other Emergencies

Ulsan Elia Hospital (Director: Jung Younghwan) conducted its '2025-2026 Winter Season Internal Mock Fire Drill' at 12:30 p.m. on October 29 in the west outdoor parking lot.

During the winter season, the risk of indoor and outdoor fires increases due to higher electricity usage from heating devices and dry atmospheric conditions.

To prepare for the heightened risk of winter fires, Ulsan Elia Hospital holds its own mock fire drills every autumn.

This drill simulated a fire outbreak in the external parking lot and followed a sequence from initial fire detection, reporting and guidance, patient evacuation assistance, to emergency facility response and fire suppression. Staff members participated in hands-on training to quickly extinguish fires using fire extinguishers and hydrants. The hospital also checked whether staff were familiar with patient and caregiver evacuation procedures in case of a fire, as well as individual and departmental responsibilities.

Jung Younghwan, Director of Ulsan Elia Hospital, who participated in the fire drill, stated, "Due to the nature of our hospital, we have many severely ill inpatients and patients with limited mobility, making rapid evacuation difficult. Therefore, repeated realistic drills, staff awareness of their individual roles during a fire, and a robust disaster control system are of utmost importance." He added, "We will continue to focus on regular training and preventive activities to ensure Ulsan Elia Hospital remains a safe environment for patients and local residents, protecting them from disasters such as fires that threaten their safety and lives."

Starting next year, Ulsan Elia Hospital will implement the 5th cycle healthcare institution accreditation standards led by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The hospital plans to conduct internal drills by ward and department, as well as quarterly mock drills for all staff, to further strengthen its disaster preparedness against fires and other emergencies.

Ulsan Elia Hospital Winter Mock Fire Drill.

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