Meet the Cabinet, brake head-on! The Ministry of Public Health has returned to allow Covid patients to continue to exercise their rights to UCEP.

The Cabinet brakes its head! The Ministry of Public Health has returned to let Covid patients continue to use the right to treat UCEP can continue. “Anuthin” is confident that the situation will not be severe again. Confirm the number of beds, medicines and medical equipment ready. can support emergency situations

Today (22 Feb) General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Chairing the weekly full cabinet meetings which both before and after the meeting The prime minister did not give media interviews and did not assign Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office. Be the clarifier on your behalf, as always. can only talk about the Prime Minister’s order at the Cabinet meeting that the Prime Minister has monitored the situation of the Covid-19 epidemic in Bangkok area

by urging to manage the treatment system in both Home Isolation and Community Isolation systems to be sufficient, as well as concern about the epidemic situation with a large number of infections especially in children with increased infection by asking relevant agencies to strictly implement measures

Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Confirmed the preparation to deal with the epidemic of the Covid-19 virus that now the number of beds, medicines and medical equipment is still sufficient. and is ready Along with confirming that the health system can still support in the event of an emergency.

While the problem of finding a more difficult RT-PCR testing site, Mr. Anutin said that measures have been taken today. And I already know that the Omicron strain is quite contagious, but it heals quickly. Take measures that enable the economy to move forward. which must be ready in all dimensions There are enough beds to support the treatment of green patients in the Home Isolation system or if staying in a group, it is not convenient to detain at home. It will allow you to enter the Community Isolation system.

along with reiterating that The hospital has not reduced its public care services, and the Hospital remains open as usual. There is no hospital that does not accept patients. with emphasizing that it is impossible

In addition, there is also a preparation for field hospitals. If necessary, it can be established immediately. and various equipment In Sanam Topasarakham Hospital, 4-5 thousand beds are still in a prepared manner. It hasn’t disappeared or sold. Be prepared in case of emergency at all times.

At the Cabinet meeting today, it was agreed to postpone the promulgation of the criteria for treating COVID-19 patients. As a guideline for emergency management of critically ill patients (UCEP), which will adjust for those infected with COVID-19 Free treatment according to their own health rights, such as social security, civil servants’ welfare National Health Security Rights (Gold Card), which will come into effect on March 1, 2022, are issued early to enable people to understand their use of health services. and to prepare to support patients infected with COVID-19 That may have a tendency to increase as well. Therefore, it is requested to adhere to the principle of emergency illness, free treatment everywhere, or USep as before.

Ms Traisulee Traisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the Cabinet meeting was concerned about the issuance of announcements on the care of COVID-19 patients. to get out of a crisis emergency, treat everywhere, or the new version of the USep by the meeting, ask the Ministry of Health to review and delay the announcement before because there must be a rehearsal to understand Adjust services to accommodate asymptomatic patients or the green group with quite a lot including adding 1330 lines to provide comprehensive service before proposing the matter to the Cabinet meeting again

However, tomorrow morning (February 23) there will be a large meeting of the CCC to report on the situation and trend of the epidemic. including the number of infected Along with the measures to open on-site classes, live with covids in educational institutions. Adjustment of disease prevention measures for entering the Kingdom with a vaccine service plan

The Ministry of Public Health has clarified that after March 1, Covid-19 patients can continue to exercise their rights to UCEP for treatment.

While Dr. Thares Krasanaiyarawiwong Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support The Ministry of Public Health revealed that the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) has assigned the Ministry of Public Health to review the process of bringing COVID-19. Out of the Critical Illness Emergency Service (UCEP) from the original scheduled to begin on March 1 to understand the public. especially about contacting for treatment through various channels

However UCEP-Covid Still in effect, now that covid patients are considered emergency patients. The hospital must provide care. Do not refuse if the hospital does not have adequate therapeutic capacity. to refer the patient and unable to charge the deposit

“Now still use UCEP-Covid as before, there will be rehearsal of various processes to prepare The time frame for the review will be brought to the relevant committees and further proposed,” said Dr. Thares.

The Hospital currently has 200 locations, 36,000 beds, and is still providing patient care. Most of them are in the Bangkok metropolitan area, but after the infection situation has increased, about 2-3 hospitals have been opened due to the bed occupancy rate of only about 30%.

In addition, Dr. Thares also mentioned the treatment process that Currently, the Antigen Test Kit (ATK) is mainly used. If positive, you are admitted to Home Isolation (HI) and Community Isolation (CI), but some insurance companies require RT-PCR confirmation. The Bank has informed the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) to review this issue with insurance companies.