24-Hour Medical Services for People with Severe Disabilities

Daejeon Selected as the First City for the "Medical-Intensive Residential Facility Pilot Project" for People with Severe Disabilities

Daejeon City Hall Exterior View

Daejeon has been selected as the first city in the nation to participate in the pilot project for "medical-intensive residential facilities for people with severe disabilities," which provides 24-hour medical services to ensure continuity of health care for those with severe disabilities.

The Daejeon Metropolitan Government was chosen in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "2025 Medical-Intensive Residential Facility for People with Disabilities Pilot Project" competition, securing a 24-hour medical support system for people with severe disabilities. This is expected to lead to a qualitative leap in local welfare services for people with disabilities.

Rodem, a residential facility for people with severe disabilities located in Daedeok-gu, Daejeon, has been selected as the implementing agency for this project. A total budget of 1.116 billion won will be allocated. The funds will be used for the salaries of four nurses and six life rehabilitation instructors, facility remodeling costs, and the purchase of medical equipment.

Rodem, which opened in 2010, currently houses 30 residents, most of whom are classified as "people with the most severe disabilities." Through this project, these residents are expected to receive more specialized and stable medical care.

Lee Jangwoo, Mayor of Daejeon, stated, "This selection will serve as a new starting point for Daejeon to lead disability medical welfare policy," adding, "We will actively support the establishment of a new care model that combines welfare and medical services in the local community."

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