Sancheong County Establishes "Integrated Care System" for Community-Based Care

Providing 13 Types of Customized Care Services Including Home Visit Medical Support and Community Linkage for Discharged Patients

On March 10, Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang Province announced that it has completed the establishment of the operational foundation for the "Integrated Regional Support Program for Medical and Care Services," which is set to be implemented on March 27, and will now begin full-scale execution of the project.

Integrated care is a system that provides coordinated services such as healthcare, health management, long-term care, daily living assistance, and housing support, enabling seniors and people with disabilities who require care to maintain a healthy and stable life in their own homes rather than in hospitals or facilities.

Photo of the exterior of Sancheong County Office

In accordance with the enforcement of the "Integrated Care Support Act," the county has taken phased preemptive measures for the stable implementation of the program. These include enacting related ordinances, establishing a dedicated integrated care task force team, setting up integrated support desks at 11 township and town offices, and conducting practical training for field staff.

Additionally, to strengthen the foundation for public-private cooperation, the county has formed and is operating an integrated support council, and has entered into agreements with the National Health Insurance Service, local medical institutions, and service providers to secure a highly professional service infrastructure.

The county plans to provide 13 types of customized care services tailored to local needs, including: home visit medical support, community linkage for discharged patients, daily living support (such as housekeeping and home-visit bathing), meal support, accompaniment services, and housing environment improvement projects.

Residents in need of care may apply for consultations and services through the "Care Support Desk" at their local township or town office.

A Sancheong County official stated, "Integrated care is not just a welfare program, but an initiative to build a community-centered care system that enhances residents' quality of life," adding, "We will establish a robust support system to ensure that recipients can continue to live safely and with dignity in their own homes."

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