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ISSUE 2 2011VOLUME 1

ORNAP-NMC PARTAKES INTHE 37TH ANNUAL NATIONALCONVENTION ................2

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ENRICHING LIVES, TOUCHING HEARTS:ORNAP’s Call to Service

The nursing profession since thedawn of its existence has been definedby Christian charity and a helping hand.This unconditional service to others makesour profession a vocation among chosenindividuals. Through the years theoperating room nurses have been thepartner of doctors in giving quality care.With that we also extend our time toparticipate in missions in cooperation withother organizations to be able extend ourhelping hand and give back to ourfellowmen in the spirit of service.

As the partner of the PhilippineCollege of Surgeons, we participated intheir two day Operation Tuli heldsimultaneously in Lapasan and PatagArea last May 2011. Ms. JanoaManganar, Ms Lilibeth Diana andvolunteer nurses from NMMC joined in themission. A lot of residents benefitedgreatly from the free operations done inthose areas mentioned. Dr. Peter Quiaoit,PCS-NMC president, was indeed thankfulfor our continued support of their missions.Truly we all have one goal as anorganization which was to give serviceand a calling to share our talents andprofession to others in need.

And that certain virtue of charity wasagain manifested by ORNAP – NMC onthe 13th and 14th of August this year. ThePhilippine Obstetrics and GynecologySociety conducted its Medical andSurgical Mission in Camiguin and uponthe invitation of FPOGS, ORNAP – NMCwas there to support and offer service toour partners in the operating room.

The group of perioperative nursesheaded by ORNAP – NMC SecretaryNorlene Kiamco and ORNAP – NMC BODRichard Ongpoy accompanied by fourother perioperative nurses from thePolymedic Medical Group.

CARAGA’S FIRST: History in the MakingIn June 19, 2011, the newly established ORNAP-CARAGA Chapter after its official separation from ORNAP- NMC had its very first

regional convention with the theme: “Working Together for the Abridgement of Perioperative Nursing Practice Towards Patient Safety andQuality Care.” It was held at Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center in Butuan City.

Ms. Faith M. Dumoran, the chapter’s first president opened the said event. The Dean of Butuan Doctor’s College, Ms. Purita R.Escobar, RN,MAN, DM, gave an insightful speech as the Keynote Speaker. After that the National president, Mr. Romeo Santarina, RN gavehis introductory message to the participants.

The Scientific sessions include: Laparoscopic Surgery by Dr. Richard B. Jugao, MD FPCS; Decontamination, Disinfection andSterilization Processes by Ms. Hazel See; Trauma by Dr. Odelio Y. Ferrer, MD; The Value of Knowing Your Patients: Goal in Medication Handlingby Dr. Adah June C. Robles, MD; Time Out: Patient and Practitioner Safety by Mr. Holden Rainer M. Gayta, RN MAN; and Loving Your CallingWith Passion by Rev. Nolan Lloren.

The Caraga Chapter is composed of the provinces previously under the Northern Mindanao Chapter namely: Agusan del Norte,Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur. Although CARAGA's first convention came in conflict with ORNAP-NMC Chapter's2nd update, we showed our utmost support to the independence of their new chapter by sending a representative, Mr. Peter Clengen B.Sabandal, RN, the Nomelec Chairman. We are proud of the achievement of this new chapter. We fervently hope that this newfoundchapter will prosper and continue to serve the operating room nurses in their area. Lastly, we will continue to give support to CARAGA forthey were once a part of our chapter. Peter Clengen B. Sabandal, RN

Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. (ORNAP) Northern Mindanao Chapter www.ornap-nmc.weebly.com

ORNAPNMCand the last procedure finished around 7in the evening. “A fulfilling and rewardingday. Even if it was a tiring endeavor, itwas a humbling experience to helppeople” said Mr. Richard Cenita as hewas busy circulating around ahysterectomy procedure. Interactionswith the locals were also observed, onewoman stated that she was very muchthankful for these professionals to visit herisland and she hopes that this happenfrequently to help those in need of healthcare.

The mission ended with a fellowshipactivity to calm the distressedhardworking individuals. Physicians andhealthcare workers gathered as theyenjoyed the camaraderie and warmth ofeach other’s presence. Asked on whatshe thought of the experience, Ms.Norlene Kiamco said “I have been invitedto several missions over the years but thishas got to be one of the mostmemorable for the presence and warmthof the people was very heartfelt andsincere”. This was then seconded by Mr.Richard Ongpoy wherein he said that “aslong as the people and our partnersneed our help ORNAP will definitely lendour helping hand”.

Activities like these make theorganization strong and in line with thegoals and objectives of the chapter as arelevant organization especially foroperating room nurses. Continually, welook forward to be in league with otherorganizations in our passion for service toothers.

Gideon Rey P. Acabo, RNNorlene A. Kiamco, RN

The team of nurses gladly sacrificedtheir time to aid and accompany ourbeloved doctors in their mission in thebeautiful island of Camiguin. It was astressful and hectic activity for thesenurses for an ample of surgical caseswere conducted two days straight. Suchcases encountered on the said missionwere total abdominal hysterectomies,vaginal myomectomy and bilateral tuballigations. The first procedure started afterlunch preceding their arrival to the area www.facebook.com/ornapnmc

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ORNAP-NMC PARTAKESIN THE 37TH ANNUAL

NATIONAL CONVENTION

Last July 2011, the OperatingRoom Nurses Association of thePhilippines Northern MindanaoChapter officers together with otherdelegates form Cagayan de Oroattended the 37th annualconvention and scientific meeting.

INSTITUTIONAL VISIT

July 1, the group arrived atManila for the pre-registration. Butprior to that, the group had aninstitutional visit at the PhilippineHeart Centre where they had a tourof the operating room and gainedinsight on the system and practicesin the facility.

THE PAVILIONThe two-day convention, from

July 2-3, was held at the FiestaPavilion of the Manila Hotel. Withthis years’ theme “Preserving andProtecting the Epitome ofPerioperative Nursing PracticeTowards Quality Care and PatientSafety”.

Mr. Romeo Santarina, theORNAP president opened the saidevent. And the keynote speaker wasHon. Enrique Ona, MD theDepartment of Health Secretary.The scientific sessions include:Operating Room Safety/ FirePrevention in the Operating Roomby Ms. Caroline R. Valdepenas, RN;iWrite: Perioperative NursingDocumentation by Ms. Camposano,RN and her team of the ORDepartment, SLMC; Medical Error inthe Operating Room: To Err isHuman by Atty. Antonio AlejandroD. Rebosa; Passionate Leadership:Personal Journey of Laughter andTears by Ms. Lirio Ongpin Mapa;PhilHealth AccreditationInformantion by Ms. Clementine A.Bautista, MD; EndovascularAneurysm Repair by Dr. Edgar S.Tuazon; Research Initiatives in theOperating Room by Ms. CynthiaMariz Uy and Godwin Malabanan;Proper Waste Management ofDisposables by Egnr. Mary Ann E.Artates; Embracing Spiritual Care inPerioperative Nursing Practice byRev. Fr. Gilbert Emmanuel P.Levosada, SJ; Current Trends inAnesthesia by Dr. Maria Minerva P.Calimag.

Tanya Kristie S. Banaynal, RN

chemical vapors andextreme changes intemperature andhumidity.

The audience was givena nice treat in the half dayseminar, as they have learnedfrom two sought afterspeakers in their own field.

The ORNAP – NMC’ssecond update for the year2011 was indeed a successwith delegates leaving thevenue with muchappreciation. One notablefeedback was by Ms. ChristyDablo, a clinical instructorfrom Xavier University Collegeof Nursing, wherein she said “Iam very much thankful forORNAP – NMC and Ms.Amarrado for organizing thisseminar, for the things learnedtoday were very muchsignificant to our professionand big contribution to theacademe”. It was a humblingexperience also for theORNAP – NMC officers to seesuch gratitude from theircolleagues. This just shows thatORNAP – NMC is sincere anddedicated to its advocacyand will continue theirunconditional service to theircolleagues and the Filipinopeople for the years to come.

“We are again happywith the support of themembers, amidst the shortnotice, they still came andattended the event.” ParcRoberto Abejuela, ORNAP-NMC President said.

The event was madepossible in cooperation withJohnson and JohnsonPhilippines and Interplast-Australia.

Janoa B. Manganar, RNGideon Rey Acabo, RN

A second update wasconducted by the OperatingRoom Nurses Association ofthe Philippines NorthernMindanao Chapter (ORNAP-NMC) last June 19, 2011 at theMarigold Hotel of Cagayan deOro City. The said activity wasentitled “The Magic ofScience: The Current Trends inReconstructive Surgery.”

Dr. Kevin Ho, a plastic,reconstructive and cosmeticsurgeon from Australia gaveexemplary discussion on sharkattacks. He emphasized thatcontrary to many belief, onlyfew sharks are dangerous tohuman beings. However, somesharks can hurt or kill people.

Dr. Ho showed numerousslides on shark bites. Theaudience was in awe whenthe native doctor from Sydneypresented the diameter of thewounds, the shape, and thedepth of the bites.

The most fascinatingdiscussion however was on theprocess of reconstructing thebody part that was bitten bythe shark. It was great to seethe astounding result and theamazing recovery of thevictims of shark attacks afterthe surgery. The survivors afterthe surgery are now living anormal life according to Dr.Ho. He continued by sayingthat the traumatic incident didnot stop those victims fromgoing to beaches still.

The second noteworthytopic was made by Ms. GailAmarrado. She presented theupdated trends and standardson instrument care. Ms.Amarrado, a nurse from the UP– PGH and a clinical specialistfor Johnson and JohnsonPhilippines, talked about thecomplexities and significancein caring for surgicalinstruments. Her talk startedout with the reasons forsterilization, its differentmethods and the cycle ofsterilization, the differentsterilizing agents and theproper storage.

Ms. Amarrado’s talkenlightened the delegatesand changed the way howperioperative nurses manageand handle instrument sterility.Questions and hands rose asthe delegates were eager toknow and clarify the newinformation presented by thespeaker.

Lastly, she disclosed theproper use, storage, transport,sterilization and monitoring;assembly and packing;lubrication and treatment;inspection anddecontamination; andcleansing and disinfection ofsurgical instruments. Sheexplained further to theperioperative nurses that inevery step in caring forinstruments, it should be donesequentially, correctly andappropriately.

These are just the bits ofwisdom taken from Ms.Ammarado’s talk:

Carefully inspect thejoints and all movableparts. Damaged ordefective instrumentsshould not be used.

Distilled water is best usedin rinsing surgicalinstruments.

Delicate surgical scissorsrequire special handlingto prevent damage tothe tips. Use fiber-freesponge to remove all theblood and dirt duringcleaning and sterilization.

Do not immerseinstruments in hot water,alcohol or disinfectant toavoid body fluids andblood concreting. Twohours is the maximumtime in which instrumentsare immersed

Hand wash theinstruments using a low-sudsing, neutral pH(7),protein dissolvingdetergent.

Totally immerseinstruments duringcleaning to preventaerosolization.

Lubricate all movableparts with an anti-microbial, water solubleinstruments lubricant suchas instrument milk.

Store the instruments insterilization trays toprevent damage to theinstrument.

Keep the storedinstruments on carts onshelving in a storage areafree of dust, insects,

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