Hwasun-gun Conducts Public-Private Joint Simulation Drill to Prevent Missing Dementia Patients
Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, has conducted a public-private joint simulation drill to prevent missing person incidents involving dementia patients and to ensure a rapid response in the event of a crisis. This drill was organized to minimize the risks that may arise when a dementia patient gets lost and to strengthen the safety net of the local community.
Officials from the Hwasun-gun office, the police station, and local residents participated in the drill together. Participants practiced the process of tracking a patient's location and safely protecting them immediately upon discovery, step-by-step, by simulating an actual missing person scenario. In particular, the focus was on checking the cooperative system for quickly sharing the missing person's information and deploying to the scene.
As society enters an aging era, the issue of missing dementia patients has become a significant challenge. Hwasun-gun stated that it plans to address the issues identified during this drill and continue its efforts to create an environment where dementia patients and their families can live with peace of mind.
This simulation drill is expected to contribute to creating a culture where the local community takes collective responsibility for the safety of dementia patients. Hwasun-gun intends to consistently enhance its response capabilities for preventing missing person incidents through regular training and education in the future.