Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences Earns 'S Grade' in Integrated Nursing Care Service Performance Evaluation

Top 2% Nationwide...
Recognized Again as a Model Institution with Panel Hospital Reselection

Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (Director Lee Changhoon) has been awarded the S grade, given only to the top 5%, in the "2025 Integrated Nursing Care Service Performance Evaluation" organized by the National Health Insurance Service.

Selection of Panel Hospitals for Integrated Nursing Care Service (Director Lee Changhoon and Head Nurse Jang Heesoon were selected in the first phase two years ago).

The Integrated Nursing Care Service Performance Evaluation assesses medical institutions operating relevant wards nationwide based on four categories: participation in the evaluation, participation in the program, improvements in nursing staff treatment, and service adequacy.

The total score is calculated by combining 10 main evaluation indicators, 9 monitoring items, 3 bonus point items, and 2 penalty items, and institutions are classified into five grades: S, A, B, C, and others.

Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences achieved perfect scores in most categories and received additional bonus points, earning a total score of 100.7. This ranks the institution 15th nationwide, placing it within the top 2% of participating organizations.

Head Nurse Jang Heesoon stated, "The institute cares for many cancer patients and those with high severity, making the operation of the integrated nursing care service particularly challenging. Nevertheless, we have operated all wards as integrated service wards, striving to reduce the burden of care costs for patients and provide high-quality nursing services. Achieving the highest grade is the result of these efforts."

Since introducing the integrated nursing care service in December 2017, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences has gradually expanded the program, converting all wards to integrated service wards within five years.

Based on this achievement and its operational capabilities, the institute has been reselected as a "Second Phase Panel Hospital for Integrated Nursing Care Service." Panel hospitals are exemplary institutions designated to provide policy advice and contribute to system improvements, directly participating in on-site evaluations and discussions for improvement.

This year, a total of 36 medical institutions have been selected as panel hospitals, including 10 tertiary general hospitals, 16 general hospitals, 4 hospitals, and 6 institutions operating integrated rehabilitation wards. Over the two-year period from 2026 to 2027, these institutions will play a key role in enhancing service quality through regular meetings and participation in surveys.

Nursing and Care Integrated Service Ward at Dongnam Regional Radiation Medical Center. Provided by Dongnam Regional Radiation Medical Center

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