Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS), Inc.

10/06/2025

Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS), Inc. and Philippine Hospital Infection Control Nurses Association (PHICNA), Inc.
Position Statement on the Use of Masks in Healthcare Facilities in Response to Recent Surge of COVID-19 Cases as of 09 June 2025

31/03/2025

DOH Department Circular No. 2025-0128: 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS), Inc. on May 22-23, 2025

Registration link:
https://www.phics.org/annual-convention/2025/register

22/02/2025

🚀 PHICS 30th Annual Convention 2025 🌟

Join us as we Accelerate Progress & See Beyond Horizons!

📅 May 22-23, 2025
📍 Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila

Get ready for two days of groundbreaking insights, expert discussions, and networking opportunities with leaders in infection control and healthcare! This milestone event will shape the future—be part of the movement!

🔗 Secure your spot now! Register here:
https://www.phics.org/annual-convention/2025/register

04/12/2024

📣CALL FOR RESEARCH ABSTRACTS📣

The Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society, Inc. (PHICS) will once again be holding the PHICS Research Presentation during it's 30th Annual Convention 2025.
Come and share your new discoveries!
The PHICS Research Contest is open to all PHICS Members.
Please send your abstract and letter of intent to join to phicsinc@yahoo.com
Deadline for submissions shall be February 28, 2025.

For more information, please contact PHICS secretariat at:
phicsinc@yahoo.com or (02) 8913-2852 or 0906-553-3431

28/11/2024

30/10/2024

‼️Important Announcement‼️

Registration to the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) Training Course in Infection Prevention and Control on November 10-18, 2024 at Manila Grand Opera Hotel is already CLOSED.

Please be informed that NO WALK IN PARTICIPANTS will be accepted.

Thank you.

18/09/2024

Greetings!

The Department of Health (DOH) - Health Facilities Development Bureau (HFDB) and Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) - Infection Prevention and Control Unit (IPCU), in collaboration with the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS) Inc. and Philippine Hospital Infection Control Nurses Association (PHICNA) Inc. will be conducting the first Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) Training Course in Infection Prevention and Control in the Philippines.

This training course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field, engage in hands-on training sessions, and network with peers from across the Asia Pacific region. The course will cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to:
✅️ Infection Control Practices
✅️ Antimicrobial Stewardship
✅️ Outbreak Management
✅️ Healthcare-Associated Infections
✅️ Emerging Infectious Diseases

EVENT DETAILS:
🗓 Date: November 10-18, 2024
📍 Venue: Manila Grand Opera Hotel, Sta. Cruz, Manila
🔴 Registration Fee: Php 20,000.00 [Live out]
🏢 Accommodation: Participants may coordinate with the hotel (separately) and show the registration to the training to avail the special rate or discount

To confirm your participation, please complete the attached registration form and return it to us by October 25, 2024. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at (+63) 906-553-3431 and look for Ms. Jobelle Magpantay.

The training can only accommodate an additional of 48 paying participants, wherein a maximum of two (2) participants per hospital will be accepted. No reservations shall be allowed.

Please register using this link: https://www.phics.org/training/apsic/2024/register

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT POLICY:
Please be advised that the registration process must be completed prior to any payment. After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging your successful registration. Only after receiving this confirmation should you proceed with the payment.

Payments made without completing the registration process or prior to receiving the confirmation email will be considered invalid, and the payment will be forfeited. Any requests for the return of such payments will incur additional processing fees.

CANCELLATION/TRANSFER POLICY:
The organizers must receive all cancellations or transfers in writing or email at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the training. Please submit cancellation requests to phicsinc@yahoo.com. Cancellations done apart from the approved period, shall be considered forfeited or non-refundable. Payments will also be non-transferrable.

We look forward to your participation in this important training course and to working together to enhance infection prevention and control practices in our region.

We are looking forward to your support and participation in this training.

- PHICS and PHICNA

13/09/2024

Updated PHICS-PHICNA Interim Guidelines on the Prevention and Control of Monkeypox, Version 2 as of 03 September 2024

Access here: https://www.phics.org/activities/news/phics-phicna-interim-guidance-prevention-and-control-monkeypox-version-2

11/07/2024

National Infection Prevention and Control Week , July 8-14, 2024

Together, WE Stand Against HAI: Protecting Everyone!

The Department of Health (DOH) proudly announces the National Infection Prevention and Control Week from July 8-14, 2024.

This event highlights the critical role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in our efforts to move beyond the pandemic. with this year's theme; Together, WE Stand Against HAI: Protecting Everyone!
Join us in emphasizing the importance of infection prevention and control for a healthier future.

06/06/2024

It is with heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished member of our community and a dedicated leader in the field of Infection Prevention and Control.
Ms. Evengileta “Vangie” A. America's contributions in the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS) Inc. have left an indelible mark on our organization.

Her unwavering commitment to promoting health and safety in healthcare settings has touched countless lives, leaving a legacy that will endure for years to come. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. America will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to improving the quality of care for all.

As we mourn her passing, let us also celebrate the remarkable life of
Ms. America and the profound impact she has had on our lives and the lives of those she served. May her memory be a blessing and may she rest in eternal peace.

29/05/2024

❗️Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS) Advisory❗️

An acute respiratory tract infection can be caused by either virus or bacteria which are expelled by an infected person in droplets of saliva or mucous. The COVID-19 virus is an RNA virus which constantly mutates but four times slower than the seasonal flu. At present, there are no current evidence which shows that the present variant could cause severe to critical COVID-19 infection. Thus, the present variant, called the FLiRT variant, poses low public health risk. But we must not be complacent of the situation. Let us continue to monitor and track the disease, as we are concerned with the vulnerable population. Regardless of the etiologic agent, it is important to observe the following precautions:

✅️ FREQUENT HAND HYGIENE
✅️ OBSERVE COUGH ETIQUETTE
✅️ STAY AT HOME WHEN SICK
✅️ WEAR MASK IN CROWDED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREAS
✅️ GET VACCINATED
✅️ SEEK CONSULT BEFORE TAKING ANTIMICROBIALS

27/02/2024

DOH Department Circular No. 2024-0053: 29th Annual Convention of the Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS), Inc. on May 23-24, 2024