The government's measures against infectious diseases include imposing an obligation on regional base hospitals to conclude agreements with prefectures in order to secure beds, and the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto has kept the agreement. He suggested that he would carefully consider the introduction of penalties if not.
At the new coronavirus control headquarters on the 17th, the government decided on drastic strengthening measures for infectious diseases, and the national and local governments have stronger authority to secure beds in order to secure the necessary medical care provision system. In addition to improving the law so that people can have it, we have included imposing an obligation to conclude agreements with prefectures on regional base hospitals.
Regarding this, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto said at a press conference, "Depending on the nature of the hospital and the role it plays, the response is naturally different between public and public medical institutions and special function hospitals that impose obligations and private hospitals. We would like to discuss the scope and response, including private hospitals, with a little more careful coordination with the parties concerned. "
Regarding the introduction of penalties when the agreement is not followed, "We will consider this review based on the agreement based on the agreement between the government and medical institutions to secure the medical system. It's a challenge that needs to be addressed, "he said.