Infection Prevention and Control Committee - Apmc

22/12/2025

APMC–IPCC proudly honors and celebrates the exemplary performance and collective dedication of the IPCC Team for being conferred, for the second consecutive year, the distinction as one of the Best Organizational Units during the Rewards and Recognition Ceremony held on December 22, 2025.

07/12/2025

06/12/2025

06/12/2025

December 6, 2025 - SUCCESSFUL BASIC IPC TRAINING FOR PEACI NURSING STUDENTS!

The Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) proudly conducted the Basic Infection Prevention and Control Training for the Nursing students of Philippine Engineering and Agro-Industrial College, Inc. (PEACI), Marawi. The session was facilitated by our IPC nurses, Ms. Norhanisa Rangaig and Ms. Norlaine Mariano, in cooperation with Ma’am Baimona P. Maranda, Training Officer of the Nursing Department. Thank you, PEACI faculty and students, for your active participation and eagerness to learn. Together, we continue strengthening a culture of safety and quality care.

27/11/2025

November 17, 2025 at MSU-CHS

Basic IPC Training at MSU–College of Health Sciences!

We are grateful for the opportunity to conduct the Basic Training on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at Mindanao State University – College of Health Sciences.

The session was facilitated by Norhanisa Rangaig, RN, MAN, IPC Nurse Coordinator, together with Ma’am Baimona P. Maranda, Nursing Service Training Officer.

A total of 140 nursing students attended the lecture in preparation for their Psychiatric Nursing rotation.

Our heartfelt thanks to the MSU-CHS faculty and students for organizing and supporting this training.

We look forward to more collaborations in strengthening infection prevention and control practices.

21/11/2025

Amai Pakpak Medical Center Wins BIG at the PHA Hospital Best Practices in IPC Year 12!

We are proud to announce that Amai Pakpak Medical Center has been awarded as the:

✅Best in Hand Hygiene – Level 3
✅Champion in TikTok Category – Level 3

during the Philippine Hospital Association Hospital Best Practices in Infection Prevention and Control Year 12, held on November 20, 2025 at The Manila Hotel!

These recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and the promotion of a strong culture of hand hygiene throughout the institution.

We extend our deepest appreciation to our Medical Center Chief, Dr. Shalimar Sani-Rakiin, for the steadfast leadership, guidance, and support that continuously inspire us to strive for excellence in all aspects of healthcare delivery.

To our CMPS, Dr. Moamar M. Casim, thank you for constantly believing in our initiatives as IPC. Your trust and support motivate us to do better every day.

To our Chief Nurse, Ms. Marilyn Lucman—thank you for the unwavering support and constant encouragement to do better.

Congratulations to our healthcare workers, link nurses, and every APMC employee who contributed to these achievements.

To the Tiktok Challenge Champions, Ellison Estrada Cabrera Cuarteron rangaig Bonsok.

To the active and outstanding IPCC Team—our Chairperson, Dr. Abdullah M. Marohomsalic; Vice-Chairperson, Dr. Nash Mac; IPC Doctor, Dr. Berua; our IPC Nurse Coordinator, Norhanisa D. Rangaig, RN; IPC Nurse, Nor-lainie U. Mariano, RN; and every member of the IPC team—thank you for your exceptional commitment, teamwork, and passion. You are the heart of our IPC success.

This victory is ours! Maraming salamat!
Let us continue empowering our hospital to protect our community through strong IPC practices.

21/11/2025

Reposted from the Medical Center Chief of APMC, Dr. ssr:

“Nov 20,2025

Attending the Awarding Ceremony of the Hospital Best Practice in Infection Prevention and Control (HBPIPC) during the National Annual Convention 2025 of the Philippine Hospital Association at Manila Hotel.

There were 600 entries from diff hosp both private and public vying for award on 12 categories. There are a total of 45 winners from diff categories of health facilities, (Primary Care Facilities, Level I, II, III).

Amai Pakpak Medical Center garnered 2 awards. One for the Best Practice and Champion for the Level III Tiktok Challenge .

Congratulations to APMC specially to our nurse Tiktokers, you know who you are and our Infection Prevention and Control Committee .

alhamdulillah.”

Congratulations Infection Prevention and Control Committee of Amai Pakpak Medical Center!

18/11/2025

World/Philippine Antimicrobial Awareness Celebration

In line with this year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future,” the APMC Infection Prevention and Control Committee held an OPD lecture today led by Dr. Anna Farina Macabando, IM Resident (IDS Rotator), focusing on the misuse and abuse of antimicrobials and their impact on health.

Our OPD watchers and patients actively participated in the discussion and were given the chance to ask questions, which Dr. Macabando addressed thoroughly.

As part of the activity, small giveaways such as alcohol bottles were distributed to our active participants.

Let us continue raising awareness and promoting the responsible use of antimicrobials to protect our communities today and in the future.

23/10/2025

That concludes our 3-day lecture series for IPC, OSH and Patient Safety, intended for our New Nurses!

We hope you gained valuable knowledge and insights that will guide you in your daily practice as part of the APMC family.

Together, let’s continue to uphold the highest standards of care and safety!

16/10/2025

✨ In celebration of Global Handwashing Day, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC), in collaboration with the Public Health Unit (PHU), successfully conducted a lecture today at Marawi National High School! 👏🧼
Our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Paramata Bantuas, Principal of MNHS, and her dedicated staff for their warm welcome and support that made this activity a success. 💙
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our Medical Center Chief, Dr. Shalimar S. Rakiin, for the continued guidance and support to all IPC and PHU initiatives. 🙏
A special commendation as well to the well-behaved and actively participating students of MNHS who made the discussion lively and engaging — your enthusiasm truly reflects the spirit of learning and community health awareness! 🌟👏
This program was made possible through the leadership of Dr. Abdulnasser V. Maca-alin, PHU Head and IPCC Vice-Chairperson, and Dr. Abdullah M. Marohomsalic, IPCC Chairperson, together with our IPC doctor Dr. Intanjamirah Berua, sponsor of our hand hygiene kit giveaways. 🙌💧
Special thanks to the hardworking PHU/IPCC team:
👩‍⚕️ Norhanisa D. Rangaig, RN, MAN – IPC Nurse Coordinator
👩‍⚕️ Nor-lainie Mariano, RN, MSN – IPC Nurse
👩‍⚕️ Normela M. Marohom – PHU Nurse
👩‍⚕️ Alma Bastida, RN, MN – HEPO III
👩‍⚕️ Norjannah Maminta-Benito – PHU Nurse
👩‍💼 Ms. Mutya Casan – PHU Staff
Together, let’s keep our hands clean and our communities healthy! 💦💙

16/10/2025