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Beijing Children's Hospital will implement the "One-Card Project" at its new campus in Shougang.

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Author: Xiwo Wisdom

Source: Official WeChat Account

Published on: 2022-09-07 11:59


        Yesterday, Ni Xin, the president of Beijing Children's Hospital, appeared on the "Citizens' Dialogue with Top Leaders" program on the City Service Management Radio and announced that the hospital plans to build a new campus within the Shougang area. Once completed, the new facility is expected to offer full-capacity outpatient services across all departments. Additionally, to minimize patient wait times and streamline the check-in process, the hospital will roll out a "One-Card" system by the end of this year. Under this system, patients will initially provide their medical information during their first visit, allowing them to simply swipe their card at any doctor’s workstation for subsequent examinations and medication pickup—eliminating the need for repeated paperwork.
  Addressing concerns raised by patients about parking difficulties and crowded areas near the Children's Hospital, Hospital President Ni Xin announced yesterday that, according to Beijing Municipal Health Bureau’s overall healthcare plan, the new site for Beijing Children’s Hospital will be located on the western side of Beijing—in the current Shougang area. Currently, the project is undergoing feasibility studies. At the same time, Ni Xin noted that once the new campus is completed, it will ultimately house all departments, including outpatient clinics and inpatient services; however, surgical procedures are likely to remain primarily concentrated at the hospital’s original site.
During the conversation about easing the challenges of finding parking when visiting the hospital, Ni Xin explained that, as per instructions from higher authorities, the Financial Street area on the north side of the hospital is currently expanding westward. As a result, the entire underground parking facility will be shared with the Children's Hospital, significantly alleviating parking pressure. Additionally, the hospital plans to establish smaller branch clinics in nearby areas, such as Tongzhou, to provide patients with more convenient access for medical care, thereby reducing overcrowding at the main facility. Currently, the Children's Hospital has already begun constructing a pediatric branch clinic in Daxing District, aiming for its early operational launch. Regarding concerns about whether the number of specialists might fall short after the new branch opens, Ni Xin noted that the hospital has already initiated efforts to build up its talent pool, having recruited over 80 professionals this year—among them 10 doctoral and 20 master’s degree holders—who will primarily focus on clinical, medical technology, and nursing roles.
Addressing the issues of high patient volumes, frequent re-queuing, and lengthy payment processes at children's hospitals, the hospital will roll out a "One-Card Project" by the end of this year, offering seamless, multi-service access. Patients can create a unique card during their first visit, which will store all their medical records. The card also features a prepaid balance function, allowing patients to simply swipe it for payments—such as for tests or medication pickups—during future visits. This system minimizes the need for patients to repeatedly queue up for various procedures. Additionally, after each visit, patients can easily withdraw any remaining balance from the card or choose to top it up for future use.

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