The Operating Room Nurses’ Association of the Philippines, Inc.-
Iloilo Chapter held its 4th Annual Regional Convention and
Scientific Meeting last January 31, 2015 at the Sunset Terrace of Hotel Del Rio, Molo, Iloilo City. The theme of
the said event was “Multidisciplinary Collaboration towards Quality
Perioperative Nursing Care “.
Registration started at around 7
am in the morning. Delegates from various institutions both from the city and
province all over Panay came in eagerly. We were happy to be attended by the Presidents as well as some of the Board
of Directors of several ORNAP chapters such as Roxas, Cagayan de Oro, and Cavite Chapters. Nurses
from Guimaras, Antique and the Army Station Hospital based in Camp Peralta
Jamindan, Capiz graced us with their presence as well. All were very interested
to partake in the activities prepared for the said event which was started with
Eucharistic celebration by Rev. Fr. Jose Alex G. Serania at around 8 o’clock in the morning.
At around 9 am, the opening ceremonies started
with the entrance of colors lead by the John B Lacson Foundation Maritime
University-Molo Cadet Corps. Then, it was followed by the processional of the
conventions guest, past presidents and Board of Directors for 2014. We were
grateful to be graced by Ms.Redenta C. Mamaclay RN, President of ORNAP National
together with Ms. Aurora C. Aralar RN, Vice President of ORNAP National and
Mr.Gabriel F. Naig RN MAN, Asst. Secretary of ORNAP National and the Iloilo
Chapter Coordinator. In addition, Ms. Norma L. Losanes RN MN, the President of
Philippine Nurses Association- Iloilo Chapter gave support to the convention
with her presence.
After the opening prayer and
singing of the national anthem and ORNAP Hymn, the Sol Fernandez School of
Dance gave the participants a glimpse of the newly finished Dinagyang
celebration with their excellent and very entertaining dance performance. After
which, Ms. Demelen B. Gancero RN, the
Chapter President officially opened the convention and Mr. Franky F. Muzones
RN, the Over All Chairman of the event, gave his welcome remarks. It was
followed by the recognition of delegates by Ms. Jevy H. Celera RN, the Chapter
Secretary. Then, we listened to the inspirational message of Ma’am Mamaclay,
our National President.
The Opening of the Exhibits and
Cutting of the Ceremonial Ribbon came next. It was attended by Ms. Gancero, Ms.
Mamaclay, Ms. Aralar, Ms. Losañes and other guests, officers and representatives
of medical companies and suppliers. The exhibit was composed of very generous
and supportive partners that have supported the chapter all throughout its
existence. Next, Ms. Gancero did the
honour of introducing the keynote speaker of the convention. She was no other
than the very well known and beautiful Hon. Lily Ann Rico-Baldago, the Regional
Director of the Professional Regulation Commission. She talked about the future
ASEAN Integration which will most likely bring changes and challenges to the
nursing practice and profession. It is the fervent hope of everybody that it
will have a positive impact to Filipino nurses in the future.
At around 10:30 am, the
scientific sessions begun with the first topic of Working Together towards
Efficient OR Team with speakers from the anaesthesiologist perspective in the
person of the very optimistic Dr. Meda Rose J. Luhan. For the surgeon’s side,
we had the equally smart and charming Dr. Guadalupe Villaret-Matejka. To
complete the team, we invited Mr. Gabriel F. Naig RN MAN to represent the
nurses’ perspective. The collaboration of the three was indeed very informative
for they shed light to what are the expected roles and functions of each member
so that an efficient and competent OR team will be achieved.
Before lunch, Ms. Rhoda C.
Gemarino RN, the Chapters’ NOMELEC Chairman, introduced the 8 aspiring nominees
from different hospital that will fill in the position of the four outgoing
officers for this year 2015. They were the following: Ms. Katrina Faye Ahumada
RN and Ms. Sharee Anne Patricia Facultad RN from St. Pauls Hospital-Iloilo, Ms.
Karen Joy C. Margallo RN and Ms. Alice D. Blancaver RN from Western Visayas
Medical Center, Ms. Shyne Salcedo from
St. Therese MTC Hospital, Mr. Reno Bagaforo RN from West Visayas State
University Medical Center and Mr. Franky Muzones RN and Mr. Carlos Adriane
Ciacico RN from the Iloilo Mission Hospital. The casting of ballots for these
nominees was officially opened by Ms. Gemarino to all ORNAP Members who
attended the convention
During lunch, the business
meeting was held which begun with the presentation of the Presidents’ Report by
Ms. Demelen Gancero RN, the Chapter President as well as the Treasurers’ Report
by the energetic Chapter Treasurer, Ms. Maria Jessly D. Rios RN. After that, we listened to an
international inspirational and motivational speaker, Carlos “Pido” K. Aguilar
Jr. He talked about “Spirituality and Stress Management of Nurses in the
Workplace” with mastery and humour that truly captured the interest of the
delegates. Indeed, laughters can be heard from the hall and if you take a peek
inside, many happy and smiling faces can be seen.
From that refreshing lecture,
the program moved on to another important topic of Understanding Professional
Ethics: A Key to a Great Team by Atty. Salex E. Alibogha MAN, RN. He stressed
that professional ethics act as guide to nurses to become effective, reliable
and competent members of the healthcare team. Next, a modern ballet dance
number from Ms. Angelique C. Jamerlan RN (WVMC) fill in the need for
entertainment of delegates.
“Radiology in Orthopaedics: Will
the Benefits Outweigh the Harm?” was the last topic of the event delivered by
Dr. Jerome Anthony S. Asuncion, the handsome Director of Butuan Orthopedic
Institute, Butuan Doctors’ Hospital. From his lecture, the delegates gained an
insight on both the safe levels of radiation in OR and the dangerous level of
exposure that might cause cancer like thyroid cancer. He also presented some of
the latest trends in the surgical management of orthopaedics cases.
Finally, one of the most
anticipated moments came – the presentation of the new set of ORNAP Iloilo
Chapter Board of Directors for 2015-2016 by Ms. Gemarino, the Nomelec Chairman.
The following were elected; President- Franky F. Muzones RN (IMH), Vice
President – Maria Amy Glyza M. Manzano RN (SPH), Secretary – Charlene Mae S.
Delfin RN, MAN (WVSUMC), Asst. Secretary – Karen Joy C. Margallo RN (WVMC),
Treasurer – Maria Jessly D. Rios RN (IMH), Asst. Treasures – Rodel G. Pastrana
RN (IDH), Auditor – Reno Bagaforo RN (WVSUMC), PRO – Carlos Adriane Ciacico RN
(IMH), Board Members: Demelen B. Gancero RN (WVMC), Charlotte Marisse G.
Rubrico RN (IDH) and Mikel Marvin Y. Tsai RN (IDH), Nomelec Chairman – Katherine
Rose M. Monroy RN (WVSUMC),and Nomelec
Members: Ma. Christine T. Barbosa RN (WVMC) and Alice D. Blancaver RN (WVMC).
It was immediately followed by the induction officiated by Ms. Redenta C.
Mamaclay RN, the President of ORNAP National.
Next, delegates listened to the
joyously emotional inaugural address of Mr. Franky M. Muzones RN, the new ORNAP
Iloilo President. He expressed his gratitude for the trust and confidence that
all officers and chapter members gave to him. Also, he humbly and sincerely
asked for their continued support and cooperation to the future projects and
endeavours of the association. After that touching moment, Sr. Marvelyn S. Aquino, SPC, our dynamic Founding
Adviser gave her speech for the closing remarks of the convention. In recognition
and thanksgiving of her invaluable
guidance and untiring support, the chapter officers led by Ms. Demelen Gancero
gave her a Certificate of Recognition for without her the Chapter would not
have been activated and very alive in Iloilo again.
Finally, the Chapter gave out
many door prizes to raffle winners in the form of watches, pillows, mugs,
towels, electric heaters, USBs, powerbanks and cellphones. We don’t want our
delegates to go home without something to cherish from the convention. Hopefully,
they will come and honor us again with their presence to every seminar updates,
projects and activities this year for in unity nothing is impossible to achieve!
Again, thank you very much to
all ORNAP Members, guests, sponsors and to other people who made this years’
convention possible and a success. To the new Board of Directors,
congratulations! May God guide us always so that we may be a “blessing” to each
other and bless all our plans and goals this year. Mabuhay ang Ilonggo OR
Nurses!!
(Article by Ma. Christine T. Barbosa RN - WVMC)
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