Seongnam City Medical Center's Department of Radiology has once again demonstrated its competitiveness as a local public healthcare institution by receiving objective recognition for the quality and safety of medical imaging provided to patients on August 18.
According to the medical center, it has obtained the 'Model Hospital for Medical Imaging Quality Management' certification from the Korean Society of Radiology. The certification is valid for three years, from July 2026 to June 2029.
Notably, Seongnam City Medical Center is the only local medical center in the country to be designated as a 'Model Hospital.'
This recognition is significant as it establishes a foundation for local residents to confidently utilize healthcare services.
The 'Model Hospital for Medical Imaging Quality Management' certification program is operated by the Korean Society of Radiology to enhance the quality of medical imaging examinations and strengthen patient safety.
It evaluates not only the quality of medical imaging but also the safety of the examination process and the management level of related facilities and equipment, certifying outstanding medical institutions.
This certification signifies not just an assessment of imaging equipment performance but also a comprehensive acknowledgment of the medical imaging quality management system that supports accurate diagnoses and the management level for patient safety.
Particularly, medical imaging examinations such as CT, MRI, and X-rays play a crucial role in disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment direction, making the quality of imaging and the safety of the examination process directly linked to the reliability of patient care.
With this certification, the medical center plans to continuously strengthen its medical imaging quality management and establish a trustworthy treatment environment for local residents.
From the perspective of local citizens, this certification holds significance as well.
When choosing a medical institution, patients often consider not only the expertise of the medical department but also the safety of the examination process and the accuracy of imaging for diagnosis.
The fact that Seongnam City Medical Center has received certification after undergoing rigorous evaluation by an external professional organization will likely enhance trust in the local public hospital.
Moreover, for citizens seeking high-quality medical services nearby, this certification provides a solid foundation for receiving medical imaging examinations with greater peace of mind.
It is expected that the continuous enhancement of expertise in quality of care and patient safety by public healthcare institutions will not only improve medical accessibility for local residents but also strengthen the foundation supporting essential medical services in the area.
Song Hwa-young, head of the Department of Radiology, stated, “This Model Hospital certification is a meaningful achievement that recognizes the level of medical imaging quality management and efforts for patient safety at Seongnam City Medical Center.”
She added, “We will continue to strengthen quality management to ensure that local residents receive accurate and reliable medical imaging, and we will do our best to enhance the quality of local healthcare services as a public hospital.”
Meanwhile, the medical center plans to further enhance systematic quality management and safety management levels for medical imaging examinations, reinforcing its role as a trusted local public healthcare institution.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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