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FEBRUARY 2021 Volume 12 issue 132 AWARDS: 2016 Silver Anvil Award (PR Tools/Publications) • 2016 Philippine Quill MAKATIMED PROPERTYAward of Merit (Communication Skills/Publications) GRAB A FREE MAKATIMED COPY! MAKATIMED BEAT is a monthly newsletter of the Makati Medical Center INSIDE... Page 2 MMC Foundation, AFP ink partnership for military health facilities Page 3 HR conducts 1st MakatiMed Town Hall Page 4 Shining Stars Page 6 Online Fundraising Exhibit showcases MakatiMed doctor- artists Page 7 A Close Look at the Different COVID-19 Vaccine Technologies MakatiMed prepares for the vaccination program through a vaccination drill. Page 8 #MyMakatiMed Story Commendations In preparation for the COVID-19 Support, Monitoring and Surveillance, vaccine rollout in the country, Makati Registry and Information Medical Center’s COVID-19 Vaccine Management, as well as Vaccination Task Force developed a streamlined Implementation. process and conducted webinars and As part of its efforts, the task force drills headed by Mila Uy, MD; Daryl conducted the first MakatiMed Gaba, RN; Rose Cabujat, MD; and Education & Information Campaign for Artemio Salvador, MD. MakatiMed is COVID-19 Awareness (MEDDICA) on one of the 34 hospitals identified by the January 25, 2021. The virtual forum Department of Health (DOH) to receive featured infectious diseases doctors the first batch of vaccines in the Janice Caoili, MD; Marion Aurellado- After a year of hiatus due to the Philippines. Kwek, MD; Dennis Garcia, MD; pandemic, the MakatiMed Health MakatiMed’s vaccination plan is Marysia Stella Recto, MD; and Ma. Vodcast returned with new and relevant divided among groups to address Tarcela Gler, MD who presented the health topics for the hospital’s patients specific concerns: Information and primer on how vaccines work, vaccine and social media followers. Awareness Campaign, Acquisition/ safety, how it will be deployed in the The Facebook live health show, Logistics and Risk Assessment, Philippines, and how to handle hosted by Gia B. Sison, MD, kicked off Clinical Education and Training, possible allergic reaction to the again on January 20, 2021 with guest Manpower Allocation, Resources and vaccine. doctor Valerie Herbosa, MD, Chairperson of the Department of Dermatology. With more than 5,500 views as of press time, the episode talked about “Skin Care Resolutions 2021” where Dr. Herbosa discussed basic skin care routine everyone should adapt, especially now that maskne or mask acne is prevalent. “Be very gentle on your skin. Cleanse your face at least twice a day, Janice Caoili, MD, Section Chief of Infectious Disease, moderates the MEDDICA online forum. Editorial Team from page 1 MakatiMed gears up for Address I 2 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City, MAKATIMEDCOVID-19 vaccination rollout PROPERTYPhilippines Contact Number I +632 8888 The hospital also conducted a vaccination drill on February 5, 2021 where 8999 the medical staff simulated the inoculation process for medical frontliners. Volunteer employees who acted as recipients of the vaccine in the drill Website I www.makatimed.net.ph underwent vital signs assessment before proceeding to the vaccination area. Editor-in-Chief I Arlyn L. Songco After getting the vaccine, participants stayed at the observation area to check for Editorial Team I Shieyl L. Aranas; any side effects before they received a post-vaccination care kit. Mary Joy L. Fernandez Contributor/s I Juan Miguel from page 1 Velasco, MAN, RN; Olivia D. MakatiMed Health Vodcast returns on Facebook Live Oraye; Aser S. Acosta, MD; Charles M. Mendes, MD most especially after sweating and if the mask used is hypoallergenic,” said Dr. Herbosa, adding that one should apply a moisturizer before and after wearing a mask. She also advised to take a break from wearing MakatiMed a mask every now and then to let the skin breathe, especially for people whose work requires wearing a COVID-19 Hotline: mask for hours. +632 8888 8999 On its February 17 episode, the MakatiMed Valerie Herbosa, MD, Health Vodcast talked about “Life and Intimacy After a Chairperson of the Local 7335 Heart Attack” with Ramon Francisco, MD of the Department of Dermatology, explains how to take care of Monday to Saturday Section of Cardiology. the skin. Dr. Francisco candidly answered the questions 8AM – 5PM that were coming in live from the viewers. He explained that heart attack does not spare any age group, as they meet younger patients throughout the years. “As a general rule, the risk of a heart attack Employee Well-being among men starts when they reach their 40s. For Clinic (EWC) women, it’s usually around 55 or during menopause,” Teleconsultation for said Dr. Francisco. When asked about the usual question on whether patients can still engage in Ramon Francisco, MD of MakatiMed employees the Section of Cardiology sexual intercourse even after having a heart attack, Dr. discusses “Life and Intimacy Francisco clarified that they can still do so as long as After a Heart Attack”. Viber number: they already have a stable condition. 09617216291 The cardiologist also advised the viewers to have their regular checkups, stop or avoid smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and keep an active lifestyle. As of press Clinic number: time, the episode recorded more than 9,000 views. (+632) 8888-8999 locals 2170 and 2182 MMC Foundation, AFP ink partnership for military health facilities Executives of the Makati Medical Center Foundation, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Department of National Defense (DND) signed the memorandum of agreement for Public – Private Partnership for the organizational strengthening of AFP military treatment facilities on January 7, 2021. Representing MakatiMed Foundation was Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, who inked the partnership with Secretary of Defense Delfin Lorenzana and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay at AFP Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Also present in the signing ceremony were Mary Margaret M. Barro, MakatiMed Foundation Executive Director, and Victor L. Gisbert, MD, MakatiMed Foundation President. 2 NEWS MakatiMed Beat IFEBRUARY 2021 I Volume 12 Issue 132 HR conducts 1st MakatiMed Town Hall MAKATIMEDMakati Medical Center, through the Human Resources PROPERTYleading hospital in the industry.” Atty. Almira then cited the Management and Development Division (HRMDD), held its silver lining in the past year’s challenges: overcoming the very first online town hall for the line heads titled, “All Hands” financial hurdles, keeping the workforce intact, and having on January 21, 2021. As Makatimed welcomed the new no fatality related to COVID-19 with respect to the year, the hospital aims to encourage the entire MakatiMed stakeholders. community to be “all hands” in achieving the goals for the Moving forward into 2021, she said that the hospital will year. continue the learning and development programs for the The objective of this program is to provide line heads staff, introduce new innovations in health care, and build a with information on the hospital’s 2020 performance and the productive and positive relationship in the hospital with 2021 plans and programs. focus on team work and professionalism. With 192 participants in attendance, the activity opened the opportunity to discuss various concerns from network connectivity to smooth operations flow to improve the delivery of services. Chief Finance Officer Arnold C. Ocampo presented the hospital’s 2020 year-end performance in terms of financial outcome while Medical Director Saturnino P. Javier, MD reported the medical highlights. In her remarks, President and CEO Atty. Pilar Nenuca P. Almira thanked the MakatiMed community for each and everyone’s contribution in the past year. “The year 2020 was indeed a very difficult year for all of us: unpredictable and Atty. Pilar Nenuca P.Almira, President & CEO, presents challenging. Yet, our hospital emerged as a triumphant MakatiMed’s 2021 plans and programs. MakatiMed, CEU partner for PACE Program By Juan Miguel Velasco, MAN, RN - Nursing and Patient Care Services Division The Nursing and Patient Care Services Division (NPCSD) The discussion on Maternal and Child Nursing also kicked -Nursing Education, Research and Development (NERD) off with a virtual tour of the Dr. Constantino P. Manahan Department, in partnership with Centro Escolar University Delivery Room Complex facilitated by Farrah T. Visey, MAN, (CEU) – College of Nursing, conducted a virtual education RN, Clinical Department Manager of Maternity Services and program entitled the first ‘“Progressive & Alternative Clinical Endoscopy. She gave a recap on the critical tasks of a Experience (PACE)” program via Zoom virtual platform on Maternal and Child Nurse. Eirene Joy A. Magatao, MAN, RN, January 15 and 18, 2021. This newly developed program Nurse Manager of Delivery Room 1, discussed the important aims to address and accommodate the new normal for the aspects to focus on during Neonatal Intrapartum Care. She related learning experience of nursing students. emphasized on the role of a nurse in assisting their patients all Attended by 167 CEU faculty members and students, the throughout the phases of labor. two-day virtual program included an overview of Perioperative Both sessions were culminated by Joshua Jaime P.Nario, Nursing, as well as Maternal and Child Nursing. MA, RN, Senior Program Manager of NPCSD-NERD, who Eda Bernadette P. Bodegon, MAN, RN, Chief Nursing encouraged all the aspiring nurses to take advantage of this Officer of NPCSD and Daryl Jeremiah R. Gaba, MAN, RN, educational partnership. The programs were moderated by Assistant Director of Nursing Support Services, opened the Nurse Educators Juan Miguel A. Velasco, MAN, RN and program and highlighted the importance of having a good Brigitte V.Garcia, RN. educational background and a strong foundation to employ safe and quality nursing care. They both shared important key points on how to embrace the nursing profession and face the challenges head on. The first session for Perioperative Nursing was led by Benneth Hermie Curativo-Daus, MAN, RN, Nurse Manager of Operative Services, who provided a virtual tour of the Dr.