| Subject | Representative of the nation's first development venture company at the automated screening clinic for 'crisis as an opportunity' |
| No | 37 |
| Date | 2020.10.04 |
| Category | E-Soltec |
| source | Newsis |
![[Gwangju = Newsis] Reporter Kim Min-guk = Song Jong-woon, CEO of E-Soltec, shows the process of collecting COVID-19 samples at the automated screening clinic of the Gwangsan-gu Office in Songjeong-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, on the morning of the 29th of last month. 2020.10.04. blank95@newsis.com](https://image.newsis.com/2020/10/04/NISI20201004_0016746247_web.jpg?rnd=20201004085435) [Gwangju = Newsis] Reporter Kim Min-guk = Song Jong-woon, CEO of E-Soltec, shows the process of collecting COVID-19 samples at the automated screening clinic of the Gwangsan-gu Office in Songjeong-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, on the morning of the 29th of last month. 2020.10.04. blank95@newsis.com [Gwangju = Newsis] Reporter Kim Min-guk = The CEO of a Gwangju venture company that has turned crisis into an opportunity by joining forces with the public and private sectors in the post-COVID-19 era is drawing attention. 에너지 절약 하우스 연구·개발에 주력해온 송종운(51) 이솔테크 대표는 올해 초부터 코로나19 확산으로 일감이 끊겼다Song Jong-woon (51), CEO of E-Soltec, who has focused on research and development of energy-saving houses, has been cut off from his work due to the spread of COVID-19 since the beginning of this year. CEO Song changed his mind in the face of a continued sharp decline in sales. This is because media reports show medical staff struggling amid the prolonged COVID-19 situation. As we have been making buildings with excellent sealing functions, we have decided to develop a clinic that can practically protect medical staff. Since March, he has been working with 10 companies in Gwangju. It completed an automatic screening clinic in three months after receiving lighting and insulation. Before and after development, it went through various tests with the help of professors of infectious diseases. It is a module house designed to collect samples while medical staff and visitors are separated, and it was the first development in the country. Gwangju Gwangsan-gu Office's promise to purchase the screening clinic first when it is completed also helped the rapid development. Automatic screening clinics are blocking the possibility of infection by applying automated equipment to the entire test process, from questionnaire and temperature measurements to sample transportation. When the inspection is completed, the house is automatically disinfected, ensuring double safety. If the sound and positive pressure device fail, an alarm will sound and action can be taken immediately. The use of air conditioners and heaters in screening clinics is also free, and medical staff do not need to wear protective equipment such as level D protective clothing, N95 masks, and goggles. Medical staff showed positive response. As walking-through treatment (also known as "Walking Thru" can be performed in one place without protective clothing, efficiency in collecting specimens has increased and physical consumption has decreased. It also reduces waste, including protective clothing, while reducing costs. If a health center uses automated screening clinics, it can save some 160 million won per year. Automated screening clinics will be set up in 15 local governments and hospitals by next year. CEO Song is also holding export consultations with Uzbekistan and Indonesia. On the 4th, CEO Song said, "We are happy to help medical staff dedicated to treating and preventing COVID-19. Although it has great value for social contribution, it also served as a turning point to revive companies that have been stagnant due to COVID-19." He added, "We will continue activities that consider social meaning in the future.".  |
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