11/03/2026
𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐑𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐃) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐱𝐲𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 (𝐎𝐆𝐏)
Today marks a significant milestone for DOH–Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital as we inaugurate two vital facilities that strengthen our commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, and uninterrupted life-saving care: the Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices (RUMED) and the Medical Oxygen Generating Plant (OGP).
As surgical services in the hospital continue to expand, the need for a reliable and dedicated system for instrument reprocessing has become increasingly essential. Through the establishment of the Reprocessing Unit for Medical Devices, the hospital ensures that every instrument used in patient care undergoes a rigorous and carefully controlled sterilization process.
After each procedure, instruments are transported through designated routes in sealed containers to prevent cross-contamination. They then undergo meticulous cleaning using a combination of manual washing, ultrasonic technology, and automated washer-disinfectors. Each instrument is inspected, arranged, and packaged with chemical indicators before undergoing advanced sterilization systems that eliminate all microorganisms.
Strict quality control measures—including ultrasonic testing, washer verification, Bowie-Dick testing, and biological indicators—ensure that every stage of the process meets the highest standards of safety and reliability. The facility is also designed with unidirectional workflow, controlled air pressure systems, and specialized sterilization equipment to maintain a clear barrier between contaminated and sterile zones.
Complementing this advancement in infection control is the Medical Oxygen Generating Plant, a critical facility that ensures a continuous and reliable supply of medical-grade oxygen for patient care. Which can produce oxygen with up to 99.5% purity, generating the equivalent of 400 to 500 cylinders per day to support the hospital’s operational needs.
The oxygen produced is directly connected to the hospital’s central medical gas pipeline system, supplying wards, intensive care units, operating rooms, and emergency departments. In addition, the facility includes an in-house cylinder refilling system that improves emergency preparedness, reduces operational costs, and minimizes dependence on external suppliers.
Through these developments, DOH–JBLMGH continues to strengthen its capacity to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare—upholding its promise to provide Serbisyong may Lingap, Husay, at Malasakit for every patient and community it serves.
