Management deterioration at about 80% of hospitals The number of outpatients and inpatients decreased with the new type corona May 18 0:00
With the spread of new coronavirus infection, the number of outpatients and inpatients decreased in about 80% of hospitals nationwide, and the management deteriorated. It was found by a survey of groups made by medical institutions all over the country. The organization says, "There is a risk that we will not be able to respond appropriately to future infectious diseases due to deterioration in management."
The survey was conducted this month by three organizations, the Japan Hospital Association, the Japan Hospital Association, and the Japan Medical Corporation Association, which are made up of hospitals nationwide.
When asked about the number of outpatients and inpatients from February to last month, about 80% of the hospitals said that they decreased compared with the same period last year.
Especially in hospitals that accept inpatients with the new coronavirus, the decline in the number of patients is larger, and as a result, the profit margin for the previous month has averaged a negative 10% or more.
Also, in hospitals that temporarily closed their wards due to hospital-acquired infections, the decline in the number of patients and the negative profit margin are increasing.
In the background, because of fear of infection, patients with other illness refrained from receiving medical examinations, and the number of beds that can be used to prevent infection decreased due to acceptance of inpatients with the new coronavirus. There are things we had to do to limit acceptance.
The All Japan Hospital Association said, "If the hospital that accepts patients with the new coronavirus becomes sluggish, it may not be possible to respond appropriately when the 2nd and 3rd waves come in the future. It is necessary. "