Kaohsiung Inspects 43 Medical Institutions, Orders 2 i-Regene Clinics to Suspend Operations for Half a Year
The Kaohsiung City Department of Health today announced the results of recent inspections. As of the 13th, 43 medical institutions have been checked, with two i-Regene clinics in Kaohsiung being ordered to suspend operations for 6 months due to privacy violations and multiple other infractions.
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CNA, Kaohsiung, 14th (Reporter Lin Chiao-lien) — The controversy over suspected covert filming in aesthetic clinics continues to spread. The Kaohsiung City Department of Health today announced the results of recent inspections. As of the 13th, 43 medical institutions have been checked. Among them, two i-Regene clinics in Kaohsiung were ordered to suspend operations for 6 months for involving privacy invasion and multiple violations.
The Department of Health issued a press release today stating that after investigation, the "Bo'ai i-Regene Clinic" and the "i-Regene Clinic" in Xinxing District were found to have violated the "Pharmaceutical Affairs Act" and the "Medical Care Act," and were involved in recording private parts of people without consent. In addition to legal penalties, they are ordered to cease medical operations for 6 months starting from May 11 this year, but the clinics must remain open to handle patient refunds.
The Department of Health stated that the first wave of special inspections prioritized high-risk aesthetic clinics. Currently, inspections of 40 clinics and 3 municipal hospitals have been completed. During this period, 88 complaint calls and 15 complaint forms have been received, all related to the two i-Regene group clinics and one G clinic.
Furthermore, regarding the Yes Clinic's accusation of a "fake inspection, real search" after being inspected by the Health Bureau yesterday, the Health Bureau sternly clarified, emphasizing that this administrative inspection is centered on protecting patient rights. The scope of the inspection covered the location of photographic equipment, access management, image storage, and medical record review, while also checking the use and control of drugs. All actions were legally authorized and within the scope of proper and lawful administrative discretion.
The Department of Health announced the results of yesterday's unannounced inspections of 3 Yes Clinics. All consultation rooms were equipped with surveillance cameras, totaling 133 units; including 47 in Fengshan, 44 in Zuoying, and 42 in Kaohsiung (Sanmin). In addition, multiple violations related to drug management were found on site. The operator's unilateral questioning is not factual, and the evidence will be further clarified and handled according to the law.
The Department of Health emphasized that subsequent inspections will follow the latest management guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Department of Medical Affairs yesterday, including a strict ban on the use of covert recording devices, clear public notices for monitoring in public spaces, and requiring written consent for recording in treatment areas, with a principle ban in highly private spaces (such as operating rooms). (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150514
The Department of Health issued a press release today stating that after investigation, the "Bo'ai i-Regene Clinic" and the "i-Regene Clinic" in Xinxing District were found to have violated the "Pharmaceutical Affairs Act" and the "Medical Care Act," and were involved in recording private parts of people without consent. In addition to legal penalties, they are ordered to cease medical operations for 6 months starting from May 11 this year, but the clinics must remain open to handle patient refunds.
The Department of Health stated that the first wave of special inspections prioritized high-risk aesthetic clinics. Currently, inspections of 40 clinics and 3 municipal hospitals have been completed. During this period, 88 complaint calls and 15 complaint forms have been received, all related to the two i-Regene group clinics and one G clinic.
Furthermore, regarding the Yes Clinic's accusation of a "fake inspection, real search" after being inspected by the Health Bureau yesterday, the Health Bureau sternly clarified, emphasizing that this administrative inspection is centered on protecting patient rights. The scope of the inspection covered the location of photographic equipment, access management, image storage, and medical record review, while also checking the use and control of drugs. All actions were legally authorized and within the scope of proper and lawful administrative discretion.
The Department of Health announced the results of yesterday's unannounced inspections of 3 Yes Clinics. All consultation rooms were equipped with surveillance cameras, totaling 133 units; including 47 in Fengshan, 44 in Zuoying, and 42 in Kaohsiung (Sanmin). In addition, multiple violations related to drug management were found on site. The operator's unilateral questioning is not factual, and the evidence will be further clarified and handled according to the law.
The Department of Health emphasized that subsequent inspections will follow the latest management guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Department of Medical Affairs yesterday, including a strict ban on the use of covert recording devices, clear public notices for monitoring in public spaces, and requiring written consent for recording in treatment areas, with a principle ban in highly private spaces (such as operating rooms). (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150514