Seongnam City Medical Center has received its fourth round of certification from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, highlighting its ongoing commitment to enhancing patient safety and the quality of medical services.
On October 12, the medical center held a ceremony to commemorate its achievement of the 'Fourth Round Comprehensive Hospital Medical Institution Certification.'
The event was attended by Director Han Ho-seong, key officials, and staff, who celebrated the certification and reaffirmed their commitment to providing safe and high-quality medical services to the community as a regional public hospital.
The medical institution certification system, overseen by the Health and Welfare Ministry's Medical Institution Evaluation and Certification Institute, comprehensively evaluates hospitals and higher-level medical institutions on patient safety, quality of medical services, organizational management, and performance management.
Seongnam City Medical Center has successfully maintained continuous certification, having achieved this fourth round following its previous three certifications. The certification is valid for four years.
In this evaluation, the medical center received excellent results in key assessment areas, including its foundational value system, patient care system, organizational management system, and performance management system, which encompass patient safety and quality improvement activities.
To meet certification standards, the center conducted a mock survey in May with four certification committee members, simulating the actual survey process through on-site inspections and Q&A sessions to identify areas for improvement in advance.
Officials attending the ceremony expressed their determination to ensure that this certification is not a one-time achievement, pledging to continue enhancing patient safety management and service quality.
Local citizens also expressed optimism about being able to objectively assess the quality of services at the public hospital. One resident remarked, 'It is reassuring to know that our local public hospital is consistently managing patient safety and the quality of medical services. I hope it becomes a hospital where citizens can feel safe receiving care, as the certification suggests.'
Director Han Ho-seong emphasized, 'This fourth round of medical institution certification is the result of the collective efforts of all staff to improve patient safety and the quality of care. We will continue to strive to be a safe and trusted public healthcare institution that citizens can rely on.'
Additionally, Seongnam City Medical Center has recently obtained the 'Model Hospital for Medical Imaging Quality Management' certification from the Korean Society of Radiology, further strengthening its management system to enhance the quality of medical services and patient trust.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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