Gary A. Liberal, RN

The ORNAP advisory meeting was held last December 12, 2009 at the East Avenue Medical Center. The advisory meeting started at around 3:00 PM and was the first under the incumbent Board of Directors. Present during this meeting were the eleven ORNAP officers and board members and eight (8) former presidents of the organization
Formers presidents who attended the meeting were Ms. Teresita Artuz, Ms. Vivian Formento, Mr. Manuel Canlas, Sister Anna Virginia Magpily, Mr. Rony Fajilagutan, Ms. Marilyn Aro, Ms. Evelyn Gaffud and Mr. Antonio Valera. Matters discussed during the meeting were organizational updates, plans, activities and financial reporting.
ORNAP advisory meetings were held occasionally to guide and help the incumbent officers in carrying out their organizational tasks to achieve and maintain the organization’s vision and mission. All the past presidents who were present during the meeting had expressed their utmost support to the incumbent officers
After the advisory meeting a simple Christmas party was held in celebration of the yuletide season.

Mar Franco G. Amigo, RN

“Perioperative Nurses: Influencing the Future of Safe Patient Care”, is the theme for The Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines – Davao Chapter’s 10th Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting held last November 28, 2009 at the Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, Davao City. The theme focuses on patient’s safety especially on perioperative nursing care. Promoting harmony among surgeons, anesthesiologist and perioperative nurses to create an environment of safety for patients and rendering the best achievable perioperative nursing care.
An overwhelming number (492) of participants on both academe and health institutions who came from Davao City, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley making the event possible. There were also participants from as far as CARAGA Region, Maguindanao, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat who traveled hours just for the gathering. The Northern Mindanao Chapter headed by their President,  together with the other officers and members were also present. Completing the assemblage were guests from ORNAP National leaded by the National President, Cathline D. Avellano, RN accompanied by Flor Burgos, RN and Redenta Mamaclay, RN.
The morning was commenced with a Eucharistic Mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Ritchie Gamaya with the chapter’s officers and the participants. Rochelle Jane F. Sumampong, ORNAP-Davao Chapter President formally opened the Convention proper. The participants were informed and updated with regard to the ORNAP national activities and funding through the National President’s report given by the president herself. The Keynote Speaker, a nurse by profession, Nida M. Penar, RN, MAN, MAHA, shares her personal experiences in the operating room which motivates and inspires everyone on how important perioperative nursing is to the safety of each patient. She was given warmth applause after her talk.
“TIME OUT: Safety Surgical Checklist”, started the scientific sessions with Rodel Migue Flores, MD, DPBS, as the lecturer. He emphasized on the importance of the WHO Safety Surgical Checklist and detailed the different process measures that comprise the checklist.
A lavish banquet was taken pleasure in by the guests and participants in the scenic beachfront tent of the Waterfront Insular Hotel at the same time as listening to the jazz music played on. As the others are still enjoying the feast, a number of participants had the opportunity to visit and roam around the scientific exhibits of the participating exhibitors. This was definitely an out of the ordinary bliss to get ready for another stirring afternoon activity.
The afternoon meeting was initiated by a plastic surgeon, Arnulfo Mapayo, MD, with the topic on “Reconstructive Surgery: New Trends in Care of Surgical Wounds”. Queries were raised and were entertained subsequently. Annabelle R. Borromeo, RN, PhD, CNS, was the next presenter with a rousing lecture on “Wanted: A few Good Perioperative Nurses”. She accentuated on the makings of a nurse who is successful and lives a life of meaning and influence by means of real life experiences of her own. Last of all, a Past Board of Nursing, Eufemia S. Faciolan-Octaviano, RN, EdD, had an exciting talk on “Communication: A Vital Competence in Patient Care”. She discussed the subject very well. The significance of communication to the nursing care is the focal point of the talk.
In about to end and to bring forth the success of the convention, special gifts and tokens were given to some of the fortunate participants whose names were luckily drawn.
Certainly, without a doubt, the convention was an outstanding achievement through the passion and solidarity of each of the officers and their advisers.
Congratulation and Mabuhay ORNAP-Davao Chapter!

Romeo B. Santarina, AB, RN, MM

On November 12, 2009 at 5 o’clock in the morning, Ms. Flor Burgos, ORNAP Vice President and yours truly left Manila via Philippine Airlines to Tacloban City, Leyte to attend the 2nd Regional Convention of ORNAP Leyte Chapter. Our energetic ORNAP National President Ms. Cathline D. Avellano arrived at Leyte late in the afternoon after finishing the successful JCI accreditation of their hospital, the Saint Luke’s Medical Center.
The Leyte Chapter convention held at Asia Convention Center Tacloban City, Leyte with the theme “Quality Improvement Towards Perioperative Patient’s Safety”.
The ORNAP Leyte Chapter officers proven their sincerity and willingness to upgrade and be known the ORNAP LEYTE CHAPTER.
More than two hundred delegates participated for two days affair. The goal of our organization shown significance after all the convention speakers delivered their part. The audience participation are positive indicator that the speakers made it. I would like also to take this opponunity to congratulate our very own National President when she received also positive approval from the listeners.
The dedications of all the officers in Leyte gave to much interest in my part as their Monitoring Officer from National Chapter. I’m so proud to all of you. Keep up the good work!
MABUHAY! ORNAP LEYTE CHAPTER!

Maricor C. Domingo, RN
(President - Zamboanga Chapter)

ORNAP Zamboanga commemorated our 4th year as a member with the gathering of perioperative nurses not only city wide but also colleagues from Isabela City, the municipality of Lamitan Basilan, the provinces of Sibugay and Del Norte as well as the Island of Jolo within the peninsula. All sectors were represented, from perioperative nurses, to the members of the academe, and nursing students as well.
The day and a half affair started off with the introduction of ORNAP officers both national and local and graced by our city mayor, the Honorable Celso L. Lobregat.
With the theme of Perioperative Nurses: Humankind in Our Hands, emphasis was placed on the nurturing of our kind. Hence, the basic concepts of values and communication and their application in the working area were one of the topics introduced.
The Principles and Standards of PNA (Philippine Nurses Association) was clearly explained and expounded by the PNA Governor for Region IX, Florence A. Alcazar. Members were reminded of our responsibilities, benefits, and most importantly the growth of our profession.
One of our participants’ favourite topics per evaluation result was brain surgery.  It is a common procedure but observed and assisted only by those in the operating room. We aim to introduce concepts that might not be done here in Zamboanga but worth knowing.
Gatherings like this enable us to interact and relate to one another and take pride in being perioperative nurses.
Our heartfelt Muchas Gracias to the National Chapter executives for your support and encouragement.
With our knowledge, the heart to serve and hands that nurture, we aim for the Best!

Charles Wayne N. Andino, R.N.

The yuletide season is fast approaching, in line of this wonderful event, the Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP) Inc. held its annual gift giving activity. The chosen recipient for this year is the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC). Nearly 80 pediatric patients all over the hospital received assorted toys to brighten up the spirit of the young boys and girls admitted during Christmas time. It gives them hope and the strength to get well soon. It is definitely the best time to bring out smiles as we remember our less fortunate brothers and sisters this time of the year. This event is a part of the organization’s social commitment and community outreach. The event took place last December 9,2009 in the different pediatric units at the EAMC. Included is the oncology, surgical, intensive care, medical and orhopedic units. The gift giving activity began with a courtesy call to the EAMC’s Director Dr. Roland Cortez. He expressed his outmost gratitude to the organization for choosing EAMC as this year’s recipient.
The activity was headed by the ORNAP’s ever dearest President,  Ms. Cathline D. Avellano, R.N., together with the ORNAP officers, Vice-President: Ms. Flor P. Burgos, R.N., M.A.N., Ed. D., Secretary: Redenta C. Mamaclay, R.N., Treasurer: Ma. Cecilia G. Gatchalian, R.N., Asst. Treasurer: Maricar M. De Paz, R.N., Auditor: Eugene Camello, R.N., PRO: Rosario P. Aquino, R.N., and ORNAP Board Members: Charles Wayne N. Andino, R.N., Romeo E. Santarina, R.N. and Gary A. Liberal, R.N.  The event started at around 1pm. The Board of Directors monthly meeting followed shortly after the end of the Gift Giving held at the EAMC’s conference room.

Redenta C. Mamaclay, RN

In time for the Christmas season and the upcoming New Year the Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippine (ORNAP) Inc did a community outreach activity at the Philippine Orthopedic Center in Banaue Quezon City as part of the organizations social commitment and also to acknowledge God’s graces and blessing that he has showered upon the Organization. Fifty-eight patients at the Children Ward received assorted gifts such as toys, candies and chocolates to brighten the spirit of the children admitted at the Hospital . The activity was headed by the ever energetic President Ms. Marilyn A. Aro, R.N. together with the ORNAP officers Vice-President: Cathline D. Avellano, R.N., Assistant Secretary: Flor P. Burgos, R.N., M.A.N., Ed. D., Treasurer: Cecilia L. Amontos, R.N., M.A.N., Assistant Treasurer: Jeovie F. Joya, R.N., P.R.O: Maria Cecilia G. Gatchalian, R.N. and Board Member: Redenta C. Mamaclay, R.N.
After the gift giving, the Board of Directors proceeded to East Avenue Medical Center (Board Room) for the first advisory meeting. Past President were also present to grace the occasion namely: Ms. Teresita F. Artuz, Mr. Rony Fajilagutan, Ms. Evelyn P. Gaffud, Mr. Joseph T. Gatchalian, Sister Ester Anna Virginia Magpily, S. Spd, Sister Ellen Perez and Mr. Antonio Valera.
And finally the ORNAP officers and past president had their Christmas Party  held at the same venue.

Maricar M. De Paz, RN

The Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP) officers attended the Strategic Planning Workshop last September 27, 2008 at the Johnson & Johnson head office in Paranaque. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Ruth M. Nicolas, the Marketing Director of Ethicon Asia Pacific.
One of the main and important topics of the said lecture-workshop was Strategic Planning, It involves systematic approach to a decision making and determining the direction in which an organization should be headed. It clearly defines the purpose of the organizations and it established realistic goals and objectives, consistent with the organizations mission in a defined time frame within the organizations capacity for implementation. Furthermore it brings everyone’s best and most of the reasoned, efforts in building a consensus about where an organization is going.
In lecture-workshop plays a vital role to each one of us who attended this day session. Specifically, the course is intended to equip participants with the skills that will enable us to practice with a sound mind decision making. They introduced to the officers of the organization the SWOT/TOWS ANALYSIS. In this analysis workshop officers identify the strength, opportunities, weakness and threats in having a strategic planning, certainly, during the SWOT/TOWS ANALYSIS workshop all of the officers participated in creating goals and objectives that lead to a systematic and organized ACTION PLAN and which can be utilized for the improvement and strengthening of our organization.
The next time you come across hearing TOWS which commonly known as the SWOT analysis; just consider it is a battle plan for organizations aimed at making a statement and complete turnaround.  Having effective organization management, the organization most know the strength, opportunities, weaknesses and threats in order to form proper planning and strategy formulation. Without it, Organization will end up groping for from since their organization will most likely have no system in place, will have no goals or focus on what the proper purpose of the organization existence is all about.

Maria Cecilia G. Gatchalian, RN

Last December 13, 2008 at the Batangas Country Club, the Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines (ORNAP) held its Inauguration of the 1st ORNAP Batangas Chapter with the induction of its newly-elected officers and members. The event was attended by ORNAP president Ms. Marilyn Aro; former president, Mr. Rony Fajilagutan; assistant treasurer, Ms. Jovie Joya and board members, Ms. Redenta Mamaclay, Ms. Maricar de Paz and yours truly Ms. Maria Cecilia Gatchalian (P.R.O.)
Before the induction ceremony, it started with the introduction of the speaker, Dr. Ma. Laida Garcia, make her welcome remarks. Then, it was followed with a presentation by Dr. Ramoncito Magnaye focusing on “Patient Safety in Surgery”. The presentation highlights the importance of adopting the Surgical Safety Checklist as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), designed to reinforce established safety practices and to foster better communication and teamwork among clinical disciplines. The checklist is intended to reduce unnecessary clinical deaths and complications.
There are 3 phases in the checklist: The Sign In (Before induction of anesthesia), Time out (Before skin incision) and the Time out (Before the patient leaves the operating room). This requires a knowledgeable checklist coordinator be employed to check with the surgical team if the surgical procedures, instruments and supplies during these phases are correct. By adopting this, the quality of surgical services improve in reducing the likelihood of serious, avoidable surgical or anesthesia harm and adherence to them will unlikely introduce injury or unmanageable cost.
Then, the 1st Batangas Chapter was formally inaugurated with the induction of its newly-elected officers, NOMELEC, members and 11 area coordinators which was presided by ORNAP president Ms. Marilyn Aro. National delegates wished them well in achieving their goals. For the Batangas Chapter, Ms. Redenta Mamaclay (national board member) is the regional coordinator.
The new officers and members of the ORNAP’s Batangas Chapter are as follows:

President : Dr. Maria Leida O. Garcia
Vice-President : Mr. Maricel Cerezo
Secretary : Mrs. Maria M. Maray
Asst. Secretary : Ms. Marilyn Juan
Treasurer : Ms. Marina Z. Delica
Asst. Treasurer : Mrs. Nida M. Arguelles
Auditor : Ms. Josefina Sanchez
P.R.O.: Mr. Anastacio F. Mendezaval

Board Members
Ms. Lanie Balmes
Ms. Roselle Azucena

NOMELEC (Chairman)
Ms. Adona M. Padilla

Members
Ms. Dyann Crishel A. Capalad
Mr. Ronald L. Lallucin

Mr. Ramilito C. de Guzman, RN

Last November 14, 2008, in line with the programs of ORNAP Pampanga Chapter, a seminar was held in coordination with Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital and 3M Philippines, entitled; “Going Back To Basics Of Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization. It was a whole day of teaching, discussion, interaction and workshop with different participants who attended who attended the said event. The seminar aimed to provide sterilization professionals practical tips and updates on the recommended practices for cleaning, packaging, loading, disinfection, sterilization, monitoring and storage, which will be useful in improving their practices for ensuring patient safety. To fully disseminate this information, ORNAP Pampanga Chapter invited two important speakers to deliver new insights and advanced learning to professionals and students as well. Mr. Jun Barnes , a very well known specialists speaker  from 3M Philippines, spoke and tackled most about the technicalities of the cleaning, packaging, loading, disinfection, and sterilization including the facilitating of workshop per topic to the participants. And our second speaker, Mrs. Evelyn Gaffud, RN., also a specialist’s speaker from UP PGH, talked about Nursing Responsibilities and Issues in connection with the processes discussed.
It was a day of learning and interactions. There was an actual exchange of thoughts and views through open forum between the speakers and audience that made the seminar worth attending for.

The Operating Room Nurses Association of the Philippines renewed its Memorandum of Agreement on conducting monthly lecture and workshop with Aesculap Academy on August 28, 2008.
Dubbed as “Building Competencies in Managing Surgical Instruments”, the activity has run for the last two years and reached almost a thousand nurses not only in Luzon but also in the Visayas and Mindanao.  The lecture-workshop has also been utilized by several ORNAP chapters as part of their continuing education program.
Headed by Mrs. Antonieta Palafox, the team of lecturers and workshop facilitators includes Mrs. Jennifer Fernando, Training Manager of the Aesculap Division of B. Braun Medical Supplies, and officers of ORNAP notably Ms. Cecilia Amontos, Ms. Flor Burgos, Ms. Cathline Avellano, Ms. Jeovie de Joya, and Mr. Dickson Miciano.  Both Mrs. Palafox and Mrs. Fernando are certified trainer of Aesculap Academy and attended a month long training in Germany.
The lecture-workshop aims to introduce participants to the proper handling of basic surgical instruments and the effects of lack of care which can lead to corrosion and rust-formation.  Specifically, the course is intended to equip participants with the skills that will enable them to practice proper care and maintenance of their basic surgical instruments.
The MOA was signed by Ms. Marilyn A. Aro, President of ORNAP, and Mr. Jonathan Catahan, Country Manager of B. Braun Philippines, and was witnessed by Ms. Cecilia Amontos, Treasurer and Chair of the Continuing Education Program of ORNAP, and Ms. Delia Santillan, Aesculap Core Business Manager.