[Hinews] BUCHEON, South Korea — Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital has received a Grade 1 in South Korea's sixth pneumonia care quality assessment, conducted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), its sixth consecutive top-tier designation.

The evaluation, conducted from October 2023 to March 2024, assessed 599 medical institutions nationwide, focusing on adult pneumonia inpatients aged 18 and older. Key performance indicators included oxygen saturation checks, use of pneumonia severity scoring tools, sputum and blood culture testing before initial antibiotic treatment, and timely antibiotic administration within eight hours of admission.

The Respiratory and Allergy Center at Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital (Photo courtesy of Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital)
The Respiratory and Allergy Center at Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital (Photo courtesy of Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital)


Bucheon Hospital earned perfect scores in all metrics and exceeded the tertiary hospital average in key outcomes, including readmission and mortality rates.

“This continued success reflects the dedication of our staff and the strength of our clinical systems,” said Dr. Moon Jong-ho, director of Suncheonhyang University Bucheon Hospital. “We remain committed to building patient trust through high-quality care.”
The hospital’s Respiratory and Allergy Center has earned recognition for its “one-stop treatment system,” which streamlines both diagnosis and care. By employing a multidisciplinary approach and offering tailored patient education, the center has strengthened its reputation for delivering comprehensive care.

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