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I. Situation Management |
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Receipt and Identification of Signs |
Monitoring of Domestic and International Disaster Occurrence Indicators |
• Surveillance of Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases |
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• Review of Press Releases and Announcements on the Ministry of Health and Welfare Website |
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• Receipt of Government-issued Official Documents on Epidemic Infectious Diseases |
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Transmission and Reporting of Signs |
Reception and Dissemination of National Crisis Alerts |
• Reception and Dissemination of National Crisis Alerts |
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• Internal Dissemination: Employee Communication via Groupware Notifications or Official Memos |
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• Public Communication: Posting Notices at Main Entrances and on the Hospital Website as Needed |
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• Reporting of Confirmed Cases (Notification to the Public Health Center) |
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• Reporting of Deaths (Notification to the Public Health Center) |
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Response to Signs |
Comprehensive Review of Response Measures Based on Monitoring Results |
• Formation and Activation of an Epidemic Response Team |
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• Revision of Guidelines Based on National Infectious Disease Policies |
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• Review of Internal Response Guidelines |
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• Verification of Communication Channels with Relevant Agencies |
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Situation Reception and Identification |
Reception and Identification of Confirmed/Suspected Cases and Monitoring of Domestic and International Disaster Indicators |
• Active Surveillance of Patients and Healthcare Workers Based on the Characteristics of the Infectious Disease |
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• Monitoring and Management of Symptomatic Patients and Healthcare Workers |
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Situation Transmission and Reporting |
Dissemination of Local Situations to Relevant Agencies and Reporting to Higher Authorities |
• Communication and Reporting in the Event of Confirmed Cases Among Patients and Staff |
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On-Site Deployment and Initial Response Measures |
Early Detection, Contact Tracing, and Isolation of Confirmed Cases/Close Contacts to Minimize Exposure and Prevent Further Spread |
• Revision and Implementation of Internal Guidelines in Accordance with National Policies |
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• Establishment of Hospital Response Strategies |
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• Verification of Communication Networks with Relevant Institutions |
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• Conducting and Supporting Emergency Response Headquarters Meetings, Including Management Strategy Development |
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Operation of Disaster Safety Situation Room |
Monitoring and Collecting Information on Disaster Situations, as well as Planning and Coordinating Necessary Response Measures |
• Full Activation of the Epidemic Response Team |
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Disaster and Accident Recovery |
Analysis of Disaster Response Processes and Formulation of Quarantine Plans for Potential Resurgence |
• Analysis of the Infectious Disease Response Process |
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• Development of Quarantine and Control Plans for Future Outbreaks |
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• Deactivation of the Epidemic Response Team Upon Outbreak Containment |
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• Assessment and Analysis of Resource Supply and Utilization During the Response Process |
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• Planning for Future Outbreak Preparedness, Including Facility and Logistics Management |
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Bed Allocation and Adjustment |
Hospital Bed Allocation and Management During Disaster Situations |
• Assignment of Hospital Beds for Confirmed Patients |
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• Pre-hospitalization Bed Allocation Prior to Transfer to a Nationally Designated Infectious Disease Hospital |
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Contact Management and Support |
Management and Support of Individuals Classified Through Epidemiological Investigations (e.g., Self-Quarantine, Passive Monitoring, Home Isolation) |
• Conducting Internal Epidemiological Investigations in the Event of Confirmed Cases Among Patients or Staff |
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II. Resource Management |
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Securing and Assessing Demand for Disaster Prevention Resources |
Assessment and Planning for Resource Needs in Disaster Response |
• Evaluation and Preparation of Essential Resources (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment, Contactless Thermometers) |
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• Identification and Allocation of Isolation Ward Spaces |
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Mobilization and Support of Disaster Prevention Resources |
Planning, Securing, and Operating Resources Required for Disaster Response |
• Evaluation and Preparation of Essential Resources (e.g., Personal Protective Equipment, Contactless Thermometers, Space) |
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• Supply and Installation of Necessary Resources in Response Departments |
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• Management of Ventilation Systems, Wastewater Treatment, and Other Facility Operations |
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Medical and Quarantine Support |
Execution of Comprehensive Medical Services, Including Emergency Care and Treatment for Injuries During Disasters |
(1) Detection Phase |
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• Medical Evaluation of Suspected or Confirmed Patients Upon Arrival |
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• Screening for Fever and Symptoms |
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• DUR (Drug Utilization Review) System Check for Overseas Travel History |
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(2) Initial Response Phase |
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• Deployment of Required Personnel to Screening Clinics, Isolation Wards, and Vaccination Centers |
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• Medical Evaluation of Suspected or Confirmed Patients Upon Arrival |
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• Screening for Fever and Symptoms |
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• DUR System Check for Overseas Travel History |
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• Conducting Tests, Analyzing Results, and Reporting |
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(3) Full-Scale Response Phase |
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• Operation of Isolation Wards |
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• Management of Antiviral Drug Inventory and Distribution |
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• Reporting on Antiviral Drug Stock and Utilization |
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• Adjustment of Staff Assignments Due to Quarantine and Work Restrictions |
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• Deployment of Support Personnel Upon Activation of the Emergency Response Headquarters |
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• Dispatch of Response Teams as Per the Action Plan |
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• Medical Evaluation of Suspected or Confirmed Patients Upon Arrival |
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• Screening for Fever and Symptoms |
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• DUR System Check for Overseas Travel History |
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(4) Recovery Phase |
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• Medical Evaluation of Patients Identified at Screening Clinics |
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Disaster-Related Education |
Education and Training on Disaster Response |
• Conducting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning/Doffing Training for Staff Involved in Epidemic Response |
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III. Transport Management |
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Patient Transport and Management |
Overall Management of Specimen and Resource Transport Related to Patient Care |
• Hospital Admission and Discharge Management |
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IV. Quarantine Control |
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Quarantine Activities |
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Outsourced Management of Internal and External Spaces and Resources, with a Focus on Preventing Workplace Hazards and Ensuring Occupational Safety |
• Execution of Disinfection and Sanitation Procedures Upon Patient Arrival |
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• Collection and Processing of (Isolation and General) Laundry |
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Waste Collection and Disposal |
Inspection and Management of Waste Collection and Disposal Contractors |
• Collection and Disposal of (Isolation and General) Medical Waste |
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Control Activities |
Implementation of Risk Control Measures to Maintain Order and Ensure Safety in Specific Locations or Regions During Disaster Situations |
• Restriction of Access to Areas Exposed to Suspected or Confirmed Patients |
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• Controlled Movement of Patients to Screening Clinics |
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• Supervised Transport of Patients for Testing (Including Elevator Use) |
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• Temperature Screening Using Contactless Thermometers |
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Funeral Support |
Comprehensive Management of Deceased Individuals, Including the Transportation of the Deceased |
• Compliance with Government Guidelines for Deceased Patient Handling |
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• Internal Dissemination of Hospital Protocols for Handling Deceased Patients |
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• Reporting of Deceased Patients |
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V. Media and Public Relations Response |
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Media Response |
Media Analysis, Verification of Unconfirmed Reports, Press Release Preparation, and Communication with the Media Regarding On-Site Incidents and Issues |
• Responding to Media Inquiries and Public Concerns Related to Infectious Diseases |
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• Handling External Communications with Government and Non-Government Entities |