ORNAP- Iloilo Chapter 6th Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting

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We are cordially inviting everyone to our 6th Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting on January 15, 2017 at Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City.

We have been granted 5 CPD Units by the PRC.

Pre-Registration is now open until December 31, 2016
Lifetime - Php 1,100
Regular - Php 1,200
Non Member - Php 1,300
Students - 800

Onsite (January 1- January 15, 2017)
Lifetime - Php 1,300
Regular - Php 1,400
Non Member - Php 1,500
Students - 800

Kindly approach your nearest ORNAP Officer for more info or to Pre- Register or you can text/call the numbers: 09175623157/09778267950!

Thank you and see you there!

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ORNAP Iloilo Joins ORNAP’s 42nd Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting

For the first time, ORNAP Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting went out of the historic Manila Hotel and into the new and modern Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. The Grand Ballrooms as is, is already a bit overwhelming to look at, but to have the four grand ballroom opened to accommodate nearly 3,000 perioperative nurses all over the country was completely astounding.

On July 1, 2016, about 70 operating room nurses coming from Iloilo, 14 of which are members of the current board of directors arrived in Manila to represent the province in the Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting. After the registration, some of the officers were invited to join the National Chapter Officers including J&J representatives for the preconvention held at the Manila Ballroom Marriott Hotel.

The OR Nurse Support Program to Advance & Reinforce Knowledge & Skills (S.P.A.R.K.S.), a partnership program of both ORNAP and J&J was discussed briefly. It aims to enhance and integrate the knowledge and skills of nurses on areas of technology & procedure in the operating room through effective transfer of evidence‐based best practices latest technology. Further, they have already begun the activities starting with the Baguio-Benguet Chapter and were ready to share it with the rest of the country in partnership with both the national and local chapters. But what really moved the attendees were the powerful, and inspirational talk that came from their speaker, Mr. Raymund Eugene A. Sanchez. Who shared about passion, faith and his experience that have changed his life in ways he couldn’t even imagine. It was a moving talk that brought tears to some of the people who attended.

On July 2, 2016, the Grand Ballroom was filled earlier with OR nurses coming from different cities and provinces around the country. It started with the processionals by the chapter officers, Iloilo Chapter Officers were donned in our bright yellow hablon and was complete including our three past presidents: Mr. Alex Gatmaitan, Mr. Miguel Angelo Labayen, and Ms. Demelen Gancero, the ORNAP National Presidents, current board of directors and distinguished guests. The entrance of colors by the PUP Cadet Corps followed by the solemn invocation by Evelyn P. Gaffud, RN, the national anthem and then the ORNAP Hymn. The convention was formally opened by Ms. Aurora Aralar, RN, ORNAP National President, and Ms. Lydia B. De Castro, RN, Vice-President and Over-all Chairman of this year’s convention gave her opening remarks. Ms. Aurora Aralar introduced the Keynote Speaker, Federico M. Macaranas, PhD who gave an inspiring and educational Keynote Address.

Attendees were encouraged to put pictures on social media to share their experiences during the seminar. Social media was also used as a venue to ask questions to the speakers of the seminar. This was another first in the convention.

There was a short break to formally open the massive exhibit the National Chapter prepared for everyone, after which, Hon. Marian Grace A. Gascon, Ph.D., RN, Chairman of the Board of Nursing gave her message from the PRC-Board of Nursing. The Plenary Session was filled with so many interesting topics, including a breakaway simultaneous session with another first in this convention. It divided the Grand Ballroom into two, one has a Nurse Administrator Track and the other has a Perioperative Clinician Track – both were interesting and it was quite a dilemma which one should you sit in.

For the third year in the row, Iloilo Chapter once again coveted one of the most prestigious awards given annually – the BEST LOCAL CHAPTER AWARD. The award was proudly accepted by the chapter officers, led by the current president Ms. Charlene Mae Delfin, past presidents, chapter adviser, Mr. Gabriel Naig, and chapter founding adviser, Sr. Marvelyn S. Aquino.

The convention saved the best for last, because July 3, 2016 still has interesting topics that kept the hall filled with nurses. Another first was the Business Meeting being held during the second day, the revisions of the by-laws were accepted along with the PON standards. There was a Brownbag Session in which three Chapters shared the Best Perioperative Practices in their regions. Iloilo Chapter was represented by past president Mr. Miguel Angelo Labayen, one of the proponents of the evidence-based research by St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo that was presented.

The Closing Ceremonies was filled with excitement as the last batch of raffles were drawn, including the Grand Prize which was a Flat-Screen television. New Set of Officers led by the new president, Ms. Mayo G. Santiago, RN, MAN of East Avenue Medical Center, were inducted by past president, Ms. Redenta C. Mamaclay. It was followed by her inaugural address and the closing remarks filled with gratitude by the ORNAP National Secretary, Mr. Gabriel F. Naig, RN, MAN.

Serving the Community on Valentine’s Day

 

         

   Valentine’s Day is an annual occasion celebrated every 14^th day of February. For Christians it is a feast day honoring St. Valentine, but in modern times it evolved into a special occasion where lovers expressed their love for each other through giving of romantic gifts and showing affections to each other.

            At Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus, one of the most prestigious school here in Iloilo City, they see Valentine’s Day as a time for sharing love to family and the less fortunate members of the community. As they celebrated their annual Family Day, the energetic and enthusiastic Parent Teacher’s Association of the said school headed by their president Ms. Thelma Servidad organized a Medical-Dental Mission and Blood Letting Activity. ORNAP Iloilo Chapter was very pleased to be invited on the said activity. The mission offers free medical consultations for adult and pedia patients, Cervical Cancer Screening, laboratory check-ups for cholesterol and blood sugar level, electrocardiogram, eye check-up, blood letting activity, and dental check-up which includes dental extraction and distribution of free dental care products such as toothpaste and toothbrush to patients. Free medicines were also given to all qualified beneficiaries of the mission.

            We have arrived earlier on that morning witnessing how busy the preparation was. The ORNAP Volunteers helped in the organizing and preparing of rooms, instruments, and other equipments to be used for the mission. At around 8 o’clock in the morning, patients from different walks of life started to come and patiently waits to avail of the free services offered for that day. They were family members of students from that school, teachers, school staff, and student from their adopted school, the Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School.

            The ORNAP Volunteers headed to the Grade School area where we are tasked to assist in the Dental consultation and tooth extraction. Instrument disinfection and sterilization, and provision of some sterile supplies were our primary responsibility. ORNAP volunteers also take turns in lending their helping hands on assisting dentists. We served as OR lights, restraints to those uncooperative patients and entertainer to anxious children. After every procedure, ORNAP volunteers never failed to do health teachings. I think it’s already in our system because we nurses do this in our daily job. We feel that it is our responsibility to share the knowledge that we have for the welfare of others. With great teamwork from other health practitioners, we can use our talent and skills not only to make the difference in our lives, but most importantly in the lives of others.

            In collaboration with the Parent Teachers Association of Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus, the Student Council, Philippine Red Cross, West Visayas State University Dental Department, volunteer doctors, optometrist, medical technologists, and other supportive members of the team, the activity’s goal of sharing love to others was a success.

Article by: Joy Murcia 

Setting the Blueprint for ORNAP-Iloilo 2016

The Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. – Iloilo Chapter together with the past presidents: Mr. Alex Gatmaitan, Mr. Miguel Angelo Labayen and Ms. Demelen Gancero and adviser Sr. Marvelyn Aquino, SPC held it’s 2^nd Strategic Planning last February 9, 2016 at the 5^th Floor Conference Room of West Visayas State University Medical Center. The purpose of the said event was to establish clear goals, objectives and strategies as to which direction the organization is presently heading.

This year’s president, Ms. Charlene Mae Delfin presented her thrust: ORNAP Iloilo 2016: Going Beyond Borders – Exceeding Expectations, Making Changes. She stressed that despite the fact that in five years, the organization has a much younger set of officers – it would be to a great advantage as well as a challenge for the chapter. She expects this year’s batch of BODs to have fresh ideas, more enthusiastic and more energetic when it comes to participating in the activities. She also wanted that this year, the ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter will go beyond the usual activities such as surgical mission and do something that is able to make changes in the lives of the members of organization and to the people we help.

Vice President, Ms. Karen Joy Margallo, presented this year’s set of activities which include Fun Run, Movie Project, the much awaited Interhospital Sportsfest, livelihood lecture and gift-giving project.

Sr. Marvelyn Aquino, SPC welcomed the new set of officers and reminded them about the commitment to the organization. She threw the challenge to the new set of BODs of being able to include members from other hospitals without existing BODs in the activities, and not just during the annual convention. Finally, she commended everyone for a job well done in organizing a successful Strategic Planning.

The Strategic Planning ended with an inspiring closing remarks from the secretary, Ms. Concepcion Joy Murcia, thanking everyone for attending and participating in the event. Indeed, ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter is off to a great and promising start this 2016!

Article by: Cha Delfin

ORNAP ILOILO 5TH ANNUAL REGIONAL CONVENTION AND SCIENTIFIC MEETING: #ORNAPILOILOLEADS

The Outgoing and Incoming Board of Directors with our guests and
National Officers Ms. Aralar, Ms. De Castro and Mr. Naig

                ORNAP ILOILO Chapter conducted their 5^th Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting last January 17, 2016 at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center  in Kalantial Hall. This year’s theme was “Perioperative Nurses: In Action to L.E.A.D.” In action towards Leadership, Empowerment, Allegiance and Discipline.

                The said event was actively supported by various participants in the nursing profession within the region as well as guests from other chapters. There were a total of 206  participants. Four Board of Directors from ORNAP Northern Mindanao Chapter and five from the ORNAP Capiz Chapter also attended the convention. Representative from the ORNAP National  Officers in the person of Ms. Aurora C. Aralar RN-President, Vice President-Ms. Lydia de Castro and Secretary and Chapter Coordinator-Mr. Gabriel F. Naig graced the memorable event.   

             

                Processional Ceremonies started with the entrance of colours by the Cadete Corps from West Visayas State University. Present in the event are ORNAP’s partner organizations, Philippine Society of General Surgeons(PSGS)Iloilo Chapter as headed by their president Dr. Ryan Ed S. Comuelo and  Dr. Guadalupe V. Matejka  of the Philippine College of Surgeons (PCS) Iloilo Chapter. To mention a few dignified guests, Dr. Noel C. Cadete, RN, MAN- past National President of PNA; Virginia J. Gubatanga,RN,MAN- President  ANSAP Iloilo Chapter;  Ms. Nelida  Lamasan-  Board of Director PNA Iloilo.

                Dr. Merle T. Salvani RN, MN, PhD who is the present Governor of Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Region VI was the Keynote Speaker. Distinguished  Resource Speakers shared their knowledge and expertise on relevant issues such as Transformational Leadership as presented by Dr. Rosana Grace Belo-Delaliarte, RN, MAN; The Culture of an Evidenced Based Journey by Dr. Juan Agustin D. Coruña IV; and The Art of Conscience by Sr. Marvelyn Aquino,SPC.

                Presentation of candidates for the  Board of Directors for the fiscal year 2016-2017 was also conducted  with induction thereafter of the new set of officers  by Ms. Aurora C. Aralar ORNAP National President. Ms. Charlene Mae S. Delfin, RN, MAN from West Visayas State University Medical Center was this year’s Chapter President. She gave her inaugural address with positive and high hopes for the organization’s future endeavors.                

Article by: Karen Joy C. Margallo

ORNAP ILOILO BAGS BEST PERFORMING LOCAL CHAPTER!

On its Ruby Jubilee Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Operating Room Nurse’s Association of the Philippines, Inc (ORNAP) held last January 4-6,2014 at The Tent, Manila Hotel, the ORNAP-Iloilo Chapter was awarded as The Best Performing Local Chapter for the fiscal year 2013-2014

After careful deliberation of the sixteen existing ORNAP local chapter by the Committee on Awards of the ORNAP National Officers, the Iloilo Chapter had finally bagged ORNAP’s most sought after recognition second to the Consuelo Gomez Arabit Award.

The local chapter had not only maintained its steady increase in the number of members for the year, but the regular monthly activities, collaboration with other organizations and local government units, including winning the first place in the Research Congress held in the Philippine Heart Center last May of 2014 with the paper entitled, Compliance to Preoperative Visit of Operating Room Nurses of St. Paul’s Hospital Iloilo which had said to change the dynamics of preoperative nursing. Not to mention, the Iloilo Chapter was the only local chapter that has managed to be awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission with Seven (7) Continuing Education Units on its Annual Regional Convention held last January of 2014. All these were made possible under the leadership of former President, Miguel Angelo Labayan (SPH) and current President, Demelen Gancero (WVMC).

Indeed, it’s a victory not only for the dedicated officers of the ORNAP Iloilo Chapter but for all the Ilonggo nurses who have supported and contributed in their own way in making this achievement possible.