[Background]
- Pediatric rehabilitation requires multidisciplinary and specialized medical services tailored to the growth and development stages across the life cycle.
--Since October 2020, a pilot project for the designation and operation of community-based pediatric rehabilitation medical institutions has been underway.
*Currently, the pilot project is being carried out in 39 locations across 15 regions nationwide.
- Following the amendment of the Disabled Health Rights Act (April 2025), it is necessary to reflect the delegation of matters related to the designation of pediatric rehabilitation medical institutions in the enforcement rules.
[Regulatory Content]
- The criteria for the designation of pediatric rehabilitation medical institutions (facilities, personnel, equipment, etc.) will be outlined.
*(Personnel) Rehabilitation medicine specialists, physical therapists, etc.
*(Facilities) Physical therapy room, occupational therapy room, speech therapy room
*(Equipment) Essential equipment to be provided in the therapy rooms.
