The Operating Room Nurses’ Association of the Philippines Inc. –
Iloilo Chapter 3rd Annual Regional Convention with the theme: “The
Power of Convergence in the Perioperative Nursing” was held in Sarabia Manor
Hotel and Convention Center last January 18, 2014.
The assembly was set to begin early with the
registration at 7:00 am. In just a while, the attendance was already coming to
completion and there was an upsurge of exuberance in the air. The participants
were more ready to gain new knowledge and everyone was very eager to rekindle
the camaraderie they once started with their friends from different hospital.
The scientific meeting was initiated by a Eucharistic
celebration by Fr. Joel Eslabra and was followed by the processional of ORNAP
Officers and guests. Mr. Miguel Angelo Labayen, Chapter President, formally
opened the ceremony and Ms. Chardene Desalit, Vice President and the Over-all
Chairman of the Convention delivered the opening remarks. Dr. Flor Burgos,
ORNAP National President also conveyed her inspirational message.
Halfway through the morning activities, our very own
Mayor, Hon. Jed Patrick Mabilog made his keynote address. It was followed by
two lectures discussions about Pediatric Cardiology and Gynecologic Oncology
Surgery spearheaded by Dr. Rea Franco and Dr. Maria Lora Tupas, respectively.
Then came everyone’s favorite part of the gathering; lunch which was coupled
with the presentation of qualified candidates for Board of Directors.
Further topics
on Orthopedic Surgery were discussed by Dr. Raoul Caῆonero. Significance of
Quality Nursing Care by the ORNAP National Auditor, Mr. Gabriel Naig and
Operating Room Guidelines on International Patient Safety Goals by the ORNAP
National Vice President, Ms. Elesea Manahan.
Nearing the end, the ORNAP- Iloilo Chapter newly
elected officers for 2014-2015 were presented and took their oath namely;
Demelen Gancero (President-WVMC), Franky Muzones (Vice-President- IMH), Jevy
Celera (Secretary-SPHI), Terence John Jalandoni (Asst.
Secretary-IMH), Maria Jessly Rios (Treasurer-IMH), Charlotte Marisse Rubrico
(Asst. Treasurer-IDH), Maria Amy Glyza Manzano (Auditor-SPHI), Mikel Marvin
Tsai (PRO-IDH), BOARD MEMBERS: Rodel Pastrana (IDH), Charlene Mae Delfin
(WVSUMC), Ryan Suyo (IDH), NOMELEC: Rhoda Gemarino (Chairman-IMH), Ma.
Christine Barbosa (Member-WVMC), Katherine Rose Monroy (Member-WVSUMC). Raffle
promos in between updates served as icebreakers and piqued the interest of most
of the participants as they awaited their names to be called to receive random
prizes from the association.
Lastly, the closing remarks were given by Sr. Marvelyn
Aquino. All in all, the entire event was equally informative, as well as, an
enjoyable experience for all attendees. It is definitely something that
everyone can look forward to in the coming years.
