In preparation for the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection, Chairman Nakagawa of the Japan Medical Association said that it is important to clarify the division of roles of hospitals that accept patients according to their symptoms, and will hold a countermeasures meeting with medical organizations next week. He opened and expressed his intention to proceed with discussions toward building a system.
In preparation for the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection, the government investigated the actual condition of so-called "ghost beds" that were not used in the 5th wave while being declared as beds corresponding to patients, and at least the bed usage rate was reduced. It shows a policy such as 80%.
At a press conference, Chairman Nakagawa of the Japan Medical Association said, "The reason why the beds were not utilized was that the sharing and cooperation of information on which medical institution the patient could be accommodated according to the medical condition was not always sufficient. Behind the scenes. We should analyze and verify it immediately to prepare for the next wave. "
He added, "It is important to reconstruct the division of roles and cooperation between medical institutions, such as university hospitals and core hospitals taking care of critically ill patients and priority medical institutions taking care of moderately ill patients." He held a countermeasures meeting and expressed his intention to proceed with discussions toward building a system to prepare for the re-spread of infection.