POC- Infection Prevention and Control Committee

17/07/2026

Stay alert. Stay protected. 🛡️

Protect yourself and those around you by recognizing the symptoms early and practicing proper infection prevention measures.

😷 Wear a mask when you're sick
🧼 Practice proper hand hygiene
🏠 Stay home if you're unwell
💧 Stay hydrated
🏥 Inform the Employees Health Service (EHS) if needed

Together, let's help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses and keep our workplace safe.

16/07/2026

PHICS Advisory | Rising COVID-19 Cases

The Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society (PHICS), Inc., reminds all healthcare workers and healthcare facilities to remain vigilant as COVID-19 cases show a recent increase. While most reported infections are mild, consistent infection prevention practices remain our strongest defense in protecting our patients, our colleagues, and our communities.

We encourage everyone to continue practicing evidence-based preventive measures, including targeted masking when appropriate, proper hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, staying home when sick, ensuring adequate ventilation, keeping vaccinations up to date, and helping combat misinformation through responsible risk communication.

Healthcare facilities are likewise encouraged to review their infection prevention and control policies based on local risk assessments while maintaining safe and sustainable practices.

Together, let us continue to protect one another through informed, practical, and consistent infection prevention measures.

Read the full PHICS Advisory issued on 14 July 2026 for the detailed guidance at https://www.phics.org/activities/news/phics-advisory-healthcare-workers-and-healthcare-facilities-preventive-measures

15/07/2026

14/07/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞 "𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐱" 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞 𝐉𝐫.

The POC — Infection Prevention and Control Committee extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Brix Pujalte on your appointment as the Secretary of Health.

Your dedication to public health, compassionate leadership, and unwavering commitment to improving healthcare have inspired many. We are proud to witness this well-deserved milestone and are confident that your leadership will bring positive change to the nation's health system.

May you continue to lead with excellence, integrity, and service.

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘶𝘫𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘦! 🇵🇭💙

— 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚

13/07/2026

10/07/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our Poster-Making Contest Winner! 🎉

Thank you to all who participated in celebrating National Infection Prevention and Control Week 2026! 💙💚

09/07/2026

In celebration of National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week 2026, the Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPCC) conducted a hospital-wide hand hygiene promotion on July 7, reminding everyone of the 5 Steps and 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene.

Together, let’s make clean hands a daily habit because every hand hygiene is a step toward safer healthcare. 💙👐

22/06/2026

In celebration of National Infection Prevention and Control Week 2026, we invite all Philippine Orthopedic Center employees to showcase their creativity and advocacy through our Poster Making Contest! 🎨🖌

Theme:
"Building Responsive IPC Systems: Strengthening Monitoring, Collaboration & Resilience" 🛡️

Show how effective monitoring, teamwork, and resilience contribute to safer healthcare environments and stronger IPC systems.

Your poster could inspire others to champion infection prevention every day! ✨

📌 Please see the photo for the complete contest mechanics, guidelines, and submission details.