Table 2. Status of coronavirus disease 2019 response system establishment, facility and environmental management, resource supply, and education in homes for the aged in Seosan City, 2023.
| Category | 1st round | 2nd round | % change (%)a) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 response system establishment | COVID-19 response plan | Yes | 3 (21.4) | 9 (64.3) | 200.0 |
| Partially implemented | 10 (71.4) | 5 (35.7) | –50.0 | ||
| Epidemic manager appointment | Yes | 14 (100.0) | 14 (100.0) | 0.0 | |
| Epidemic manager’s COVID-19 infection prevention training (within 1 yr) | Yes | 13 (92.9) | 14 (100.0) | 7.7 | |
| COVID-19 response training | Yes (simulation training) | 3 (21.4) | 4 (28.6) | 7.7 | |
| Yes (outbreak, system check) | 10 (71.4) | 10 (71.4) | 0.0 | ||
| Rapid medical response system | Yes (medical mobile team, etc.) | 12 (85.7) | 14 (100.0) | 16.7 | |
| Facility and environmental management, resource supply, education | Establishment of quarantine rooms for confirmed (suspected) COVID-19 cases | Yes | 12 (85.7) | 14 (100.0) | 16.7 |
| Planning for separation of movement pathways and designation of contaminated zones | Yes | 11 (78.6) | 13 (92.9) | 16.7 | |
| Ventilation for each area within the facility | Yes (mechanical ventilation+natural ventilation) | 6 (42.9) | 6 (42.9) | 0.0 | |
| Partially implemented (natural ventilation) | 8 (57.1) | 8 (57.1) | 0.0 | ||
| Designation of areas for donning and doffing PPE, and placement of necessary items | Yes | 6 (42.9) | 11 (78.6) | 83.3 | |
| Proper cleaning and disinfection of environmental surfaces | Yes | 12 (85.7) | 13 (92.9) | 7.7 | |
| Employee education and training on COVID-19 infection prevention methods (within 1 yr) | Yes | 12 (85.7) | 13 (92.9) | 7.7 | |
| Partially implemented | 2 (14.3) | 0 (0.0) | –100.0 | ||
| Supply of PPE and other infection control materials | Yes | 14 (100.0) | 12 (85.7) | –16.7 | |
| Placement of hand sanitizers in areas used by multiple people | Yes | 14 (100.0) | 14 (100.0) | 0.0 | |
Unit: number of facilities (%). PPE=personal protective equipment; COVID-19=coronavirus disease 2019. a)% change calculated as [(2nd round–1st round)/1st)]×100%.