- MARIA LOURDES K. OTAYZA, MD, MHA, FPOGS, CESO V
- Medical Center Chief II
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GROOVING TO THE BEAT: HEALTH WORKERS GO ZUMBA
As part of the 2021 Year-End Review and Christmas Program of the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital, a battle of Power Dance Fitness Video Competition was made among 5 competing Teams – Medical, Paramedical, Nursing, Finance and Hospital Operations and Patient Support Service (HOPSS) composed of 8 to 12 members.
It was a fun and entertaining competition giving a clandestine peek on how talented and fit health workers are as they shot their videos in multiple angles. The immense talent of the participants was greatly showcased during the clash of the teams as they compete for the championship.
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A MMMH-erry Christmas at MMMHMC
A classic Christmas hymn goes, “A thrill of HOPE, the WEARY WORLD rejoices…”
It’s been a very TIRING two years. Even Ilocos Norte wasn’t spared of the coronavirus surge. Our hospital was tested BEYOND its limits.
But we persevered. Pulled through. And we are now seeing some light at the end of this very long tunnel.
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EIGHT MMMHMC EMPLOYEES NAMED OUTSTANDING CONTRACT OF SERVICE WORKERS ‘21
The Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC) honored eight exemplary Contract of Service Workers (COS) during the Christmas and Year Review Program 2021 to recognize dedication, commitment and outstanding performance in the provision of quality patient-centered care, and improving the overall operational success of the hospital.This special award was organized by members of Program and Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence Committee (PRAISE) to recognize employees who go above and beyond the call of duty.
On the basis of Manual of Operations of the institution, the hospital-wide yearly recognition is awarded to deserving employees nominated by any hospital staff, shortlisted by the PRAISE, and approved by the head of the hospital. The PRAISE received and evaluated a total of 21 nominations from different departments, sections, units.
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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
And though she be little, she is fierce”- Shakespeare
This quote holds true once again as the Nursing Division won the Christmas Tree Making Contest during the Year-End Review and Christmas Party (YERCP).
In terms of stance, the christmas tree of the Nursing Division seemed underdog in the said contest. The other entries were towering, with artistically placed lights and plants. But this did not dismay Mr Wendelle Cabuntocan and his team.
Mr Cabuntocan was one of the committed nurses who conceptualized their entry. During the opening of the YERCP last December 1, 2021, the five entries for the said contest were lighted by Dr Maria Lourdes K Otayza, MMMHMC Medical Center Chief.
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BATAC SCHOOL WILL BECOME TEMPORARY FIELD HOSPITAL OF MMMHMC
The Department of Education in Region I has allowed the conversion of five (5) rooms of Catalino Acosta Memorial Elementary School (CAMES) in Batac City as temporary Field Hospital 3 of Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC) as the number of new COVID-19 infections continues to rise in Ilocos Norte.
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HOSPITAL COVERED COURT TURNS FIELD HOSPITAL; BRINGS BACK ‘BAYANIHAN ’ SPIRIT
The state-run MMMH&MC converted its basketball court and driveway into field hospital to accommodate the increasing number of referrals on COVID-19 related cases in Ilocos Norte and nearby provinces.
The latest Average Daily Attack Rate (ADAR) in Ilocos Norte according to the hospital’s Epidemiologist- Dr. Sheryl Racelis is 1.2 per 100,000 population, but this could be higher in some communities when computed per municipality.
Accordingly, based on our latest COVID-19 daily bulletin, we have a total of 81 admissions at the Isolation Room - sixty one (61) are confirmed, seventeen (17) suspect cases and three (3) probable cases. Sixteen (16) staff were also isolated as primary contacts. MMMH&MC, the end-referral center in the province which primarily caters to moderate, severe and critical cases, already reached the bed occupancy rate of 77.88% and considered high risk by the Department of Health. This is based on the 104 COVID-19 bed occupancy of the hospital.
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HEALTH WORKERS IN MMMHMC CELEBRATE NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK ONLINE AMID PANDEMIC
Unlike previous celebrations of National Hospital Week (NHW), Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center organizers gathered hundreds of people online to join this year’s NHW last August 10-13, 2021.
In pursuance of Presidential Proclamation No. 181, this year’s celebration bore the theme “Ospital: Sandigan at Kaagapay sa Panahon ng Pandemya” to celebrate the robust effort of healthworkerss in promoting, safeguarding, and preserving the health of the people specially during this pandemic.
On August 9, 2021, the celebration kicked off through a Virtual Opening Ceremony and Hospital Exhibit with Vice Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos as the Guest Speaker. She mainly acknowledged in her message the efforts of healthcare workers for their dedicated service and she encouraged the community to work together to make a liveable, safer and healthier province. In her response, the Medical Center Chief, Dr. Maria Lourdes Otayza emphasized the determination of the MMMHMC to be the last hospital standing gearing itself for the worst through the help of the Provincial Government, DOH authorities, and the community.
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