Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center

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Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Location
Place Flag of the Philippines Malate Manila, Metro Manila, (Philippines)
Organisation
Care System Public, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) accredited
Hospital Type Teaching
Affiliated University Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Services
Emergency Dept. Yes
Beds approx 600
History
Founded 1969
Links
Website OMMC Homepage
See also Hospitals in Philippines

The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center (abbreviation: OMMC) is a 600-bed non-profit tertiary, general and training hospital in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It is the laboratory hospital of health science students (students of medicine, nursing and physical therapy) enrolled at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, one of the Philippines' most prestigious universities.

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[edit] History

OMMC was established on January 31, 1969 by the government of the City of Manila. The primary motivation in establishing the Medical Center was to provide city residents, 80% of who are classified as indigents, a better standard of medical care. It was originally planned to provide a total in-patient capacity of 300 beds and 60-90 nursery cribs. In addition, an outpatient department was included to provide medical care to ambulatory patients.

In 2004, the OMMC Department of Surgery won in the Human Resource and Development category for its Knowledge Management System. The award was presented in ceremonies at the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, to the hospital director Dr. Christian Padolina and surgery department head Dr. Reynaldo Joson. It bested 166 projects from 55 hospitals in 11 countries, and it is also the first public hospital to win in the Asian Hospital Management Awards. Other Philippine hospitals that have already won an award or awards were Makati Medical Center, St. Luke's Medical Center, and Asian Hospital and Medical Center, while Bethel Baptist Hospital and National Kidney and Transplant Institute landed as finalists.[1][2] A year later, the OMMC Department of Surgery was awarded 1st Runner-up in the 2005 Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards for the Best Workplace Practices Category for its Conducive Practice Program for Surgical Residents. [3]

In May 2005, OMMC renovated its Emergency Department, Infirmary Ward and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nursery). Moreover, it also acquired 250 new hospital beds, two incubators, two respirators, and Computed Tomography (CT) Scan services that is free for all legitimate residents of Manila.[4]

Recently, the OMMC has been the recipient of the prestigious Anvil Awards and has received citations in recognition of its Class A medical services and facilities.[5]

[edit] Endowment

As the premiere city hospital, the OMMC has an annual budget of PHP 253.6 million.[5]

[edit] Functional levels

To provide comprehensive health care for the City of Manila, the hospital was organized along functional levels, namely:

  • Medical Services Division
  • Nursing Services Division
  • Administrative Services Division

[edit] Residency Training Program

The General Surgery Residency Training Program of the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center is a five-year program fully accredited by the Philippine Society of General Surgeons. It is highly structured and has a well-defined general surgery curriculum in which the philosophy, learning objectives, content, teaching-learning activities, and assessment methods are clearly described, implemented as planned, regularly monitored and evaluated annually for improvements.

The teaching-learning activities are formulated always with effectiveness, efficiency, and humaneness in mind. These consist of active and self-directed learning activities; community-oriented, competency-based, and problem-based learning approaches; and, a variety of innovative and student-friendly learning methods such as simulated learning, debates, computer-aided and internet-aided studies.

The program also provides career assistance such as preparation for the Philippine Board of Surgery examinations, privilege to have private practice in OMMC while preparing for the certifying examinations, and placement through the Surgeon to Surgeonless Community Program and fellowship programs in other hospitals.[6]

[edit] Departments

The internationally acclaimed OMMC Department of Surgery
The internationally acclaimed OMMC Department of Surgery

The Clinical Services Division was further sub-divided into the different departments namely:

Medicine Surgery
Pediatrics Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anesthesia Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology Pathology
Radiology Out-Patient Services
Emergency Department Intensive Care

[edit] Services

Along with the clinical departments the following services were included:

Dental Services PLM-OMMC Medical Library
Psychiatry Service Medical Social Service
Medical Records and Library Hemodialysis
Children's Cancer Ward Home Haven:HIV/AIDS Care Services

[edit] References

  1. ^ Asian Hospital Management Awards Archives. Hospital Management Asia (2004). Archived from the original on 2004. Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
  2. ^ Ospital ng Maynila gets Prestigious International Award. “The Manila Bulletin Online” (2004-10-10). Archived from the original on 2004-10-10. Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
  3. ^ Center for Corporate Responsibility (2005). Asian Corporate Social Responsibility Awards recognizes Outstanding CSR Programs. “The Asian Institute of Management Website”. Archived from the original on 2005. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.
  4. ^ Raymund F. Antonio (2005-06-29). Atienza says Health Services Remain Priority of City Hall. The Manila Bulletin Online. Archived from the original on 2005-06-29. Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
  5. ^ a b Atienza says Health Services Remain Priority of City Hall. The Manila Bulletin Online (2007-04-15). Archived from the original on 2007-04-15. Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
  6. ^ General Surgery Residency Training Program at the Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center. Pinoy.MD (2004). Archived from the original on 2004. Retrieved on 2007-03-23.

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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
University of the City of Manila
PLM

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