Bucheon City hosted its fourth integrated care academy on Feb. 22 at the Bucheon City Council conference room, gathering 47 public and private integrated care staff members, Gyeonggi Pyeonghwa News reported. The quarterly training program aims to improve practical competencies and deepen understanding of local care services among personnel handling community-based care initiatives.
Curriculum connects residents with health and care options
The curriculum focuses on helping practitioners use the senior long-term care insurance system and visiting medical services to connect eligible residents with appropriate health and care options. Kang Kyung-su, integrated care team leader at the National Health Insurance Service Bucheon Bukbu Branch, led a session on the senior long-term care insurance system. He outlined benefit types, application procedures, integrated home care services, and methods for linking recipients to relevant support programs.
Bucheon City plans regular care academy training
Bucheon City plans to continue operating the care academy regularly to strengthen practical skills and reinforce coordination across medical, nursing, and welfare sectors. Kim Myung-ran, head of the Bucheon City Care Support Division, emphasized that for integrated care to be effective, it is important for staff to accurately understand medical and long-term care systems and connect the necessary services.
Kim stated that the city will consistently provide practical education so residents can maintain healthy and stable lives in their own homes.
Bucheon Integrated Care Academy FAQ
Who attended the fourth care academy in Bucheon?
Forty-seven public and private integrated care staff members participated in the training session held at the Bucheon City Council conference room on Feb. 22.
What specific topics did the National Health Insurance Service present?
Kang Kyung-su, leader of the integrated care team at the NHIS Bucheon Bukbu Branch, explained long-term care benefit types, application procedures, integrated home care services, and recipient linking methods.