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Last Mile: Saan Mang Sulok, Kalusugan ay Maaabot
by: MARIA ROSARIO GRACIA M. GAMET, RN
Health Education & Promotion Officer III
The Bataan General Hospital launched the project, Last Mile: Saan Mang Sulok, Kalusugan ay Maabot last November 3, 2017 at Sitio Kanawan, Binaritan, Morong, Bataan. The goal of the project is to improve access to health services in hard-to-reach, isolated areas and special pockets of population in the country. The project was implemented in coordination with the local government of Morong through Mayor Cynthia Estanislao.
Orientation on Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
by: NOEL M. LAXAMANA, MD, DFM
Disaster Risk Reduction Management for Health (DRRM-H) Manager
BATAAN GENERAL HOSPITAL – On July 13, 2017, the hospital’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management for Health (DRRM-H) conducted a one-day orientation to selected hospital personnel on the Incident Command System (ICS). This is an initiative of our Medical Center Chief, following her significant training on the Incident Command System (Executive Course).
The program started with opening remarks and a brief update on the contingency planning of BGH, led by Medical Center Chief II, Dr. Glory V. Baltazar. She first discussed the history and effects of the movement of the West Valley Fault, more commonly known as the “Big One.” Further, she talked about the activation of the code alerts, with “Code Red” being the highest among the three, and role of the hospital personnel should the “Code Red” be set in motion. Also, she called upon the Division Chiefs to prepare, pre-position and procure logistical needs, such as medical tents, cot beds and “go-bags,” to name a few, as part of preparation and contingency planning.
Read more: Orientation on Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
BGH launches Surgical Caravan
Bataan General Hospital has successfully launched its Surgical Caravan on June 21, 2017 in line with the nationwide launching of the said project on that same date. Dr. Glory V. Baltazar, Medical Center Chief, explained that the Surgical Caravan “ToDOH Alaga, May TSeKaP na, May Operasyon Pa!” is a follow-up program of the Philippine Health Agenda - Checkup to realize the provision of surgical intervention to those who need them. It also enhances the service delivery of LGU Hospitals through the technical assistance from DOH Hospitals, and provides support to LGUs for the continuity of the PHA’s three (3) guarantees: (1) provide health care across all stages of life; (2) establish Service Delivery Network; and (3) improve universal health insurance coverage.
