[Background]

In the case of pediatric rehabilitation, the provision of multidisciplinary and professional medical services tailored to the life cycle in conjunction with growth and development is necessary.

A pilot project for the designation and operation of community-based children's rehabilitation medical institutions has been underway since Oct '20.

Currently operating at 39 locations across 15 regions nationwide.

Following the amendment and enforcement of the Enforcement Rule of the Act on Health Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Oct 2, 2025), it is necessary to reflect delegated matters such as designation criteria for children's rehabilitation medical institutions in the Public Notice.

[Main Points]

Regulation of designation criteria (facilities, personnel, equipment, etc.) for children's rehabilitation medical institutions

(Target Medical Institutions) Limited to clinics, hospitals, and medical rehabilitation facilities for the disabled.

(Personnel) Qualification requirements for rehabilitation medicine specialists, physical therapists, etc.

(Facilities) Area standards for physical therapy rooms, occupational therapy rooms, and speech therapy rooms.

(Equipment) List of essential equipment within therapy rooms.

(Patient Count Criteria) 100 patients (those who have received specialized rehabilitation treatment).