Infection Prevention and Control Unit - Batangas Medical Center

13/08/2025

YOU’RE INVITED!

Join us for a vital live session with Dra. Jade Javier, our expert Infectious Disease Consultant, as she discusses leptospirosis—a growing public health concern here in the Philippines.

31/07/2025

🧼🦠 Basic Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lecture for Healthcare Providers 🩺🧤

📍 Batangas Medical Center – INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL UNIT

📅 JULY 30, 2025

The IPC Unit successfully conducted a Basic on Infection Prevention and Control Lecture aimed at strengthening the knowledge and practices of our dedicated healthcare providers.

This initiative underscores our commitment to patient safety, staff protection, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Topics covered included:

✅ Hand hygiene

✅ Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

✅ Standard and transmission-based precautions

✅ Safe injection practices

Through continuous education and collaboration, we uphold the highest standards of care for our patients and our community. 💪

Thank you to all participants for your active engagement and to the IPC Unit for leading this essential training! 🙌

24/07/2025

⚠️Infection Prevention and Control Unit Advisory⚠️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🛡️ Protektahan ang Inyong Pamilya Laban sa Leptospirosis

Alamin ang panganib ng LEPTOSPIROSIS! 🐀

Ang leptospirosis ay isang mapanganib na sakit na dala ng bakterya na tinatawag na Leptospira. Madalas itong kumalat sa panahon ng pag-ulan at pagbaha dahil sa kontaminadong tubig na nagmula sa ihi ng mga hayop, lalo na ng mga daga. Mahalaga ang pag-iingat upang maprotektahan ang inyong kalusugan at ang kalusugan ng inyong pamilya.

❗ Senyales at Sintomas ng Leptospirosis:
🔺 Lagnat
🔺 Masakit ang ulo at kalamnan
🔺 Pamumula ng mata
🔺 Hirap sa pag-ihi

😷 Komplikasyon kung mapabayaan:
❌ Pagpalya ng kidneys
❌ Pagdurugo ng baga
❌ Pwedeng ikamatay!

✅ Paano makaiwas:
🧤 Magsuot ng proteksyon (boots, gloves)
🚫 Iwasang lumusong sa baha
🏠 Panatilihing malinis ang paligid
💊 Lumusong sa baha? Kumonsulta sa doktor at uminom ng Doxycycline bilang prophylaxis! Tamang dosage, tamang proteksyon 💪

👉 Maging alerto at ligtas ngayong tag-ulan. Iwas Lepto, Iwas Peligro!
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CTTO:
Philippine College of Physicians (P*P)
Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID)
Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN).

16/07/2025

15/07/2025

🎁🧼 HAI Bundles for Our Everyday Heroes! 🧼🎁

In celebration of National IPC Week 2025, the Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) proudly shares these HAI (Healthcare-Associated Infections) Bundles with the hardworking team of Medical Ward – 1st Floor 💙

From proper hand hygiene to adherence to IPC protocols, your daily efforts truly make a difference. 👏👏👏

To our 1st Floor Medical Ward Staff—thank you for being true IPC Champions, leading the way toward safer healthcare every day. 🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️✨

15/07/2025

🎉🧼 National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week 2025 🧼🎉

📅 Theme: “IPC Champions: Leading the Way to Safer Healthcare”

🏆 Photojournalism Challenge 2025 Champion: Batangas Medical Center 🏆

ENTRY NUMBER 16.

Champions of the Invisible
Batangas Medical Center - July 1, 2025

Amidst the turmoil, there exist unsung heroes - the protectors of hygiene and safety. These individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to shield us from the invisible threats of germs and infection. They are the ones who sanitize, disinfect, and uphold vital safety protocols in our hospitals and communities, ensuring our well-being every single day. It’s time we honor and express our gratitude to these Champions of the Invisible-our silent defenders in the ongoing battle against microbes.

Photo credit: JUAN PAOLO GABITO, RN

11/07/2025

🦠✨ HAI Bundles of Care Program ✨🦠

For GICU and SICU Staffs

Infection prevention starts with YOU! 💪👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

The IPC Unit is rolling out the HAI (Healthcare-Associated Infections) Bundles of Care Program to empower our GICU and SICU teams in preventing infections and keeping our patients safe.

Let’s work hand-in-hand to make our ICUs infection-free zones. Your dedication and vigilance can save lives every day! 💙

📅 Join us for updates, trainings, and IPC tips.

📢 Together, we care. Together, we prevent.

08/07/2025

🎉✅ Training Completed! Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Basics ✅🎉

A huge thank you to all our dedicated healthcare workers who joined our IPC Basics Training! 💉🧤🧼 Together, we’ve taken another step towards making our healthcare environment safer, cleaner, and infection-free! 🏥✨

📸 Swipe through to see some snapshots from the training—because infection control is everyone’s responsibility, and learning can be fun too! 💪❤️

👏 Great job, team! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to practice what we’ve learned every day.

08/07/2025

📢 Batangas Medical Center IPC Unit Reaches Out to the Community! 🏥👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

In line with our commitment to promoting health and safety beyond hospital walls, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Unit of Batangas Medical Center extended its efforts to provide vital knowledge on infection prevention to our affiliated school partners.

Through this initiative, we aim to empower students and educators with practical strategies to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Together, we build a stronger, healthier community! 💙🦠💉

07/07/2025

🩺✨ HAI Bundles of Care Orientation for ER/Trauma Staff ✨🩺

📅 June 4, 2025

The Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) conducted a special HAI (Healthcare-Associated Infections) Bundles of Care Orientation for our hardworking ER and Trauma Team—empowering them with essential knowledge to prevent infection and ensure safe, quality care for every patient.

By working together and following these bundles of care, we can reduce infection risks, save lives, and uphold the highest standards of patient safety. 💪🦠

Thank you to all our dedicated ER and Trauma healthcare heroes for your commitment to safe and compassionate care!

07/07/2025

🌍 World TB Day 2025 🌍
“Yes! We Can End TB!”

Today, we join the global community in raising awareness about Tuberculosis (TB)—a disease that is preventable, treatable, and curable.

The Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) is committed to spreading knowledge, promoting early detection, and strengthening infection control practices to help end TB in our community.

Together, through awareness, compassion, and action, Yes! We Can End TB! 💪🩺❤️


MARCH 24, 2025

07/07/2025

👩‍⚕️💜 Women’s Month Special: Basics of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Training 💜

In celebration of Women’s Month, the Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU) conducted a special Basics of IPC Training to empower our amazing healthcare workers with essential knowledge and skills to keep our patients, families, and communities safe from infections.

Infection prevention is not just a role—it’s a responsibility we all share. Through proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, and adherence to IPC guidelines, we can all be champions of safety.
To all the strong, dedicated, and compassionate women in healthcare: your care saves lives every day! 💪❤️


MARCH 24, 2025