Operational status of hospitals nationwide, etc. to be published on the Internet Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare March 24, 23:06
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to investigate the operating status of hospitals nationwide and publish it on the Internet in case the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly in Japan and affects the medical care system of medical institutions. I decided.
This was revealed by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in a consultation with a medical organization on Tuesday.
According to this, the target of the survey is designated medical institutions that can respond to infectious diseases nationwide, and information on whether outpatients, emergency services, and inpatients are accepted as usual is released on the Internet.
In addition, medical staff such as doctors and nurses, as well as respirators, masks and protective suits, as well as vacant beds and the number of virus tests performed, were requested. If it is obtained, it will be disclosed.
Kanagawa Prefecture has already undertaken a similar initiative, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare plans to start a survey this week and release information gradually.
In principle, hospitals are required to enter information on a dedicated website on the Internet, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated that `` Even if infection spreads rapidly, community healthcare systems should not be in danger. I want to use it as quickly as possible. "