[Hinews] ​SEOUL, South Korea — Park Ae Hospital has achieved a top-tier rating in the 6th Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment conducted by South Korea’s Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), scoring an impressive 97.5 out of 100, the hospital announced.

The Pneumonia Appropriateness Assessment is a national initiative designed to elevate the quality of pneumonia diagnosis and treatment, ensuring patients across South Korea receive high-quality, standardized medical care. HIRA conducts this evaluation annually, targeting hospitals and medical institutions nationwide.

Park Ae Hospital Earns Top Rating in South Korea’s 6th Pneumonia Care Assessment / Photo : Park Ae Hospital Exterior
Park Ae Hospital Earns Top Rating in South Korea’s 6th Pneumonia Care Assessment / Photo : Park Ae Hospital Exterior
The sixth evaluation, covering October 2023 to March 2024, assessed care provided to adult patients aged 18 and older admitted with pneumonia at hospital-level medical institutions across the country. Key performance indicators included the rate of oxygen saturation testing, the use of severity assessment tools, and the administration of antibiotics within eight hours of hospital arrival, emphasizing the critical role of early intervention in pneumonia care.

“Pneumonia ranks as the third leading cause of death in South Korea, making early diagnosis and appropriate treatment paramount,” said Dr. Kim Byung-geun, director of Park Ae Hospital. “We are committed to delivering exceptional medical services to earn the trust of our community and ensure patients receive the highest standard of care.”

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